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Southern Water to Ban Hosepipes in Hampshire and Isle of Wight From July 21

Legally enforceable from 9am on July 21, the restrictions aim to safeguard the region’s chalk streams under unprecedented drought conditions.

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Overview

  • Southern Water will enforce a hosepipe ban for almost one million customers across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight starting at 9am on Monday, July 21.
  • The prohibition covers non-essential uses such as watering gardens, washing cars and filling paddling pools, with fines up to £1,000 for breaches.
  • Environment Agency data show flows in the Test and Itchen chalk streams are down 24%, prompting urgent action to protect these rare habitats.
  • Yorkshire Water’s ban took effect on July 11 and South East Water’s on July 18, while Thames Water will follow with restrictions from July 22.
  • Water companies are accelerating leak repairs and planning new reservoirs and recycling schemes as officials warn harsher measures could follow without significant rainfall.