South East Water hosepipe ban to affect 2.4 million people

South East Water has announced a hosepipe ban affecting 2.4 million people in Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, and Berkshire.

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South East Water hosepipe ban to affect 2.4 million people

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South East Water says customers in Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire will face a ban.

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BBC Published 20 July 2026

South East Water hosepipe ban to affect 2.4 million people

South East Water says customers in Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire will face a ban.

Sky Published 20 July 2026

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