The Latest Breaking News from South East Water

Hundreds of homes in England remain without water for fifth day in run-up to Christmas

Engineers work through night to locate and fix burst pipes

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2022

Thousands of Brits facing Christmas with no water as big thaw causes pipes to burst

Queues for bottled water have been causing traffic chaos in parts of southern England after melting snow and ice caused a higher than normal number of burst pipes and water mains

Daily Mirror · Dec 23, 2022

Southern Water asks customers to use less water as homes in Hampshire left without supply

Thousands of homes in Hampshire have been left without running water amid rains and burst pipes

Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2022

UK hosepipe bans mapped: Where are they, what are the rules and how long will they last?

Hosepipe bans are already in place in several areas across the UK but more places will be facing restrictions very soon — here's a roundup of all the bans and when they'll end

Daily Mirror · Aug 15, 2022

Hosepipe ban exemptions – when you can use your hose without risking £1k fine

Watering your lawn, filling and paddling pool and washing your personal car may not be allowed during a hosepipe ban, but there are some things you can do without risking a £1,000 fine

Daily Mirror · Aug 11, 2022

Fourth hosepipe ban announced as we head into another week of dry weather

The Met Office has issued a four-day amber warning for extreme temperatures

Wales Online · Aug 9, 2022

Hosepipe ban could be in place until October, water company suggests

Light showers forecast for near future likely won’t be ‘sufficient’ to end drought

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022

Five things that aren't forbidden under a hosepipe ban

There are fears confusing rules will mean water restrictions aren't effective this summer

Wales Online · Aug 8, 2022

Drought: what is it and what can be done about it?

England is facing drought conditions after months of low rainfall.

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022

UK rivers on ‘red alert’ as water firms face call for more hosepipe bans

Campaigners say ‘our rivers are dying’ after driest July in England for more than 100 years

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2022