Hosepipe ban issued by South West Water after 'high demand'
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- tippmidwestradio.comseen 26 Aug, 19:47description edited
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Uisce Eireann is extending the Water Conservation Order for County Tipperary. The order also known as a “Hose Pipe Ban” was issued on July 16th. Uisce Eireann says that local raw water supplies need more time to recover after the extended hot and dry period of weather. The company continues to appeal to people to […]Uisce Éireann is extending the Water Conservation Order for County Tipperary. The order also known as a “Hose Pipe Ban” was issued on July 16th. Uisce Éireann says that local raw water supplies need more time to recover after the extended hot and dry period of weather. The company continues to appeal to people to […]
- broomfieldenterprise.comseen 29 Aug, 03:31headline rewritten
Broomfield unlikely to need mandatory water restrictions this yearBroomfield’s water conservation efforts are paying off; city unlikely to need mandatory restrictions
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How it spread - 24 original reports
Fri, 7 August 2026
4 reports- bbc.co.uk05:08first to report
South West Water says the restrictions will come into force from Saturday.
- plymouthherald.co.uk12:17
The ban is in place across Devon, Cornwall and some parts of Dorset and Somerset
- plymouthherald.co.uk12:46
The water company has faced backlash after announcing the ban
- express.co.uk15:31
The ban will come into force in just hours.
Sat, 8 August 2026
2 reports- plymouthherald.co.uk05:00
There are quite a few specific exceptions
- mirror.co.uk07:30
Another water company has imposed a hosepipe ban on millions of customers as low rainfall and another incoming heatwave puts pressure on water supplies
Sun, 9 August 2026
1 report- walesonline.co.uk05:00
Many plants and flowers are struggling to survive the extreme heat and temperatures of recent months, but one product could be the key to keeping them happy during the heatwave and hosepipe ban - and it could also cut your water bill
Mon, 10 August 2026
2 reports- bbc.co.uk05:31
Linda Kirby says she reported the leak in June.
- walesonline.co.uk06:00
The UK has been in the grip of a seemingly never-ending heatwave for a huge chunk of the summer, leaving our gardens rain-starved and grass, plants, trees and flowers already looking less than their best
Tue, 11 August 2026
1 report- independent.co.uk12:16
Water companies across the South of England and Wales have imposed hosepipe bans
Wed, 12 August 2026
1 report- irishtimes.com09:00
‘Rain forecasted in some areas in next few days isn’t going to do much to change the soil moisture deficit,’ says utility’s head of water operations
Thu, 13 August 2026
2 reports- theweek.com13:59
Record temperatures and a lack of investment in infrastructure mean long-term water restrictions are becoming more likely
- dailymail.com22:12
Amid widespread hosepipe bans, yet another jump in water bills is a particularly bitter pill.
Sat, 15 August 2026
1 report- express.co.uk13:59
Jeremy didn't hold back!
Mon, 17 August 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)14:54
Car washes, gyms, sports fields could face restrictions as nearly 75% of England in declared drought
Tue, 18 August 2026
1 report- walesonline.co.uk05:26
The Met Office has said exactly where and when to expect rain this week
Wed, 19 August 2026
2 reports- highlandradio.com06:37
There are indications the hosepipe ban imposed by Uisce Eireann could be lifted in Donegal next week, but extended in some parts of the country. The nationwide Water Conservation Order, introduced last month, was due to end on this day week, August 26th. The heatwave conditions have eased, the Irish Times reports water levels in […]
- The Guardian World14:00
Recycling system in Cambridgeshire that could save thousands of litres a day is deemed not in line with rules The largest water reuse system in the UK, which could save thousands of litres of water a day for people living in one of the driest regions of the country, is not allowed to be switched on because of drinking water regulations. As water supplies in England reach critical levels, the Guardian can reveal that a model water recycling system within an urban housing development in...
Mon, 24 August 2026
2 reports- shannonside.ie12:04
The Nationwide Conservation Order currently in place is due to expire at 11.59 on Wednesday night.
- tippmidwestradio.com13:35edited after publishing
Uisce Éireann is extending the Water Conservation Order for County Tipperary. The order also known as a “Hose Pipe Ban” was issued on July 16th. Uisce Éireann says that local raw water supplies need more time to recover after the extended hot and dry period of weather. The company continues to appeal to people to […]
Wed, 26 August 2026
2 reports- somersetlive.co.uk15:00
For the first time in 50 years, 1.2 million people across a wide area around Bristol will be the subject of a hosepipe ban
- broomfieldenterprise.com21:32edited after publishingBroomfield’s water conservation efforts are paying off; city unlikely to need mandatory restrictions
previously
Broomfield unlikely to need mandatory water restrictions this year
Tue, 1 September 2026
1 report- The Guardian World05:00
Exclusive: 7,280 suspected illegal spills in rivers and sea recorded in first five months of 2026 The number of suspected illegal discharges of raw sewage into rivers and seas by water companies during dry weather increased significantly during the first five months of 2026. Dumping raw sewage into waterways during dry spells via overflows amounts to pollution. It is considered a breach of the permits given to water companies and is illegal. Discharging during dry weather increases the toxicity...
Fri, 4 September 2026
1 report- The Guardian World06:00
Exclusive: As millions of people face hosepipe bans, many companies are not required to report, let alone cut, use of public supply Less than 1% of businesses in England use more water than the daily needs of 10 million people, as millions of households face hosepipe bans and three-quarters of the country is in drought. Businesses across England use 2.6bn litres a day from the public water supply, which includes potable and non-potable water provided by water companies. In total, businesses...