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Hosepipe ban introduced by South East Water as heatwave causes surge in demand

The Guardian World Tuesday 23 June 2026, 12:57 UTC By Farryn Stock 1 min read
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Company urges customers in Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire to use water only for essential purposes as temperatures soarEurope heatwave live – latest updatesA hosepipe ban has been put in place by South East Water for households in Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire, after a surge in demand during the ongoing heatwave. The company said it treated and supplied 644m litres of water on Sunday 21 June, 56m litres more than the average daily demand for June of 588m litres.

Company urges customers in Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire to use water only for essential purposes as temperatures soar

A hosepipe ban has been put in place by South East Water for households in Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire, after a surge in demand during the ongoing heatwave.

The company said it treated and supplied 644m litres of water on Sunday 21 June, 56m litres more than the average daily demand for June of 588m litres.

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