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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Kevin Rawlinson and agency

Thames Water lifts hosepipe ban after above-average rainfall

A woman waters her front garden
Thames Water’s hosepipe ban came into effect on 24 August after a drought was officially declared across most of England. Photograph: Yui Mok/PA

A hosepipe ban imposed on 15 million people in England is being lifted after three months, it has been announced.

Thames Water said the scrapping of the measure was possible due to recent above-average rainfall and the public’s compliance. But the company, which thanked individuals and businesses for helping save water while stocks needed replenishing, urged them to continue showing restraint in their usage.

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