US EditionAnger at 'Disgraceful' Thames Water Hosepipe Ban
BERKSHIRE, ENGLAND, JUL 14 – Thames Water enforces hosepipe ban to protect water supplies amid drought while union criticizes 200 billion litres lost annually through leaks, the highest in the UK.
- Thames Water announced a hosepipe ban starting July 22, 2025, affecting millions in several postcode areas to ensure water for essential needs and river protection.
- The ban comes after an extended period of dry weather, with rainfall between February and June measuring well below normal levels, alongside unprecedented water usage during recent hot conditions.
- Despite the ban, Thames Water claims leakage is at its lowest level, fixing 650 leaks weekly using innovative technologies and targeting leaks threatening local supplies.
- GMB union official Gary Carter criticized Thames Water, highlighting that leaks resulted in the company wasting 200 billion litres of water over the past year—equivalent to 570 million litres lost each day—and condemned the hosepipe ban as "disgraceful."
- The hosepipe ban highlights ongoing challenges with water scarcity and infrastructure, prompting increased meter installation and leak detection efforts to manage supply sustainably.
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