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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Tobi Thomas

Thames Water announces hosepipe ban across south of England

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The Thames Water hosepipe ban follows the driest July on record and below-average rainfall in 10 of the last 12 months. Photograph: Hugh R Hastings/Getty Images

Thames Water has announced a hosepipe ban across the south of England, which will affect 15 million of its customers.

The ban will come into force from 24 August, affecting people in London and the Thames Valley area.

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