When Will Hosepipe Bans End in Essex? Here's the Latest Updates From Water Firms

All the Surrey areas under hosepipe bans as water companies share updates

Drought conditions were officially declared in Surrey last week

'I've filled two paddling pools today': The neighbours at war over hosepipe bans

Millions of people in the south of England are currently living under restrictions, including those with Southern and South East water

When will hosepipe bans end in Essex? Here's the latest updates from water firms

Residents across the majority of Essex are facing hosepipe bans. Here's what each water company that supplies the county has said on when the…

Where are hosepipe bans - and is my small business exempt?

Latest updates Essex and Suffolk Water introduced a hosepipe ban on 3 August 2026 Nine water companies in England and Wales now have a hosepipe ban in place Southern Water is considering a non-essential use ban, which would impact businesses if it’s introduced A new hosepipe ban has been introduced by Essex and Suffolk Water following a summer of intense heat and prolonged dry weather.  The latest ban affects south Essex, east London, and parts…

‘You’re Having a Laugh!’ Hosepipe Ban Sparks Fury Across Havering.

Havering residents have reacted angrily to the introduction of Essex & Suffolk Water's hosepipe ban, with many saying their frustration over the company's long-running works at Gallows Corner has left them unwilling to support the restrictions. After the Havering Daily shared news that the hosepipe ban would be coming into force, readers flooded our social…