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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Miriam Burrell

Further water bans ‘being considered across England as supplies continue to run low’

A hosepipe ban is currently in place in London following the driest July in 50 years

(Picture: PA Wire)

Leaked documents reveal water companies are considering further water bans such filling public swimming pools as supplies run low, it has been reported.

A ban on non-essential water use, such as maintaining ponds, washing cars and cleaning shops, could be imposed as soon as this month, according to documents from the National Drought Group, The Guardian is reporting.

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