New hosepipe ban is announced for first time in over 30 years for 1.2m Brits
A NEW hosepipe ban is being introduced for over a million Brits for the first time in 36 years.
TL;DR
- Bristol Water is introducing a hosepipe ban for the first time in 36 years, affecting over 1.2 million people.
- The ban is a result of drought conditions and aims to protect water resources in the River Severn.
- It prohibits the use of hosepipes, sprinklers, and pressure washers for non-essential tasks.
- Violators may face fines of up to £1,000.
- This is the tenth water supplier in England and Wales to implement such restrictions this summer.
- Drought conditions have been declared across 70% of England and all of Wales.