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Somerset Hosepipe Ban Announced Amid Continuing Drought

The restrictions follow prolonged sunshine and multiple heatwaves, as South West Water says demand is straining supplies and rainfall is well below normal.

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Some households in Somerset will be banned from using a hosepipe amid an ongoing drought - here is the full list

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Somerset hosepipe ban announced amid continuing drought

Some households in Somerset will be banned from using a hosepipe amid an ongoing drought - here is the full list

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Hosepipe ban announced for Cornwall - here's when it will start

South West Water has announced it will introduce the temporary measures across Devon, Cornwall, parts of Dorset and Somerset, and the Isles of Scilly.

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Hosepipe ban announced as resources under 'significant pressure'

It comes after multiple heatwaves and very little rainfall

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Leaking toilets waste 159,000 litres of water a day across South West

The company is calling on households in Devon to check for hidden leaks by placing dry toilet paper at the back of the toilet pan.

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Temporary restriction for hosepipe use introduced

Temporary restrictions will come into effect from 00:01am on Saturday, August 8

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South West Water announces temporary hosepipe ban

Temporary restrictions will come into effect from 00:01am on Saturday, August 8

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Isle of Man Today broke the news on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
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