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Hosepipe ban in force for millions of households - is your area affected?

Hosepipe ban in force for millions of households - is your area affected?
BBC UK Wednesday 15 July 2026, 05:08 UTC 1 min read
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More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed.

More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed.
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