Hosepipe ban extended to more of Cornwall and Devon as water levels 'under pressure'

Hosepipe ban extended across hundreds of thousands more homes in Devon and Cornwall

It is hoped the move will 'replenish' water supplies

Hosepipe ban extended in Cornwall and Devon amid rainfall shortages

Breaches could result in a £1,000 fine

Hosepipe ban could last until December as water company warns of 'drought' despite wettest month on record

A hosepipe ban has been extended to include more of Cornwall and parts of Devon until December 1, despite the wettest March in 40 years.South West Water (SWW) said the extended restriction would help replenish water supplies at Roadford reservoir ahead of the summer.Around 390,000 homes in Devon are now affected by the latest restriction which is hoped to be lifted on 1 December or sooner if the area receives drought breaking rainfall. The initi…

Hosepipe ban affecting swathes of Devon could last until December

Customers face fine of up to £1,000 for breaching ban that South West Water blames on below-average rainfall

Hosepipe ban extended to 390,000 homes – find out if you are included

South West Water hopes the ban could be lifted ‘on 1 December or sooner’ depending on rainfall levels

Hosepipe ban extended in Cornwall and Devon and won't be lifted until December

The hosepipe ban has been extended in Cornwall and Devon and won't be lifted until December unless there is 'drought-breaking rainfall'.