South East Water have lifted the hosepipe ban!

SOUTH EAST WATER

 

Hosepipe ban lifted in Kent and Sussex
From 00:01 Wednesday 30 November, we’re pleased to say that our temporary hosepipe ban has ended.Thank you to you and your community’s efforts to save water during the past four months. While the hosepipe (temporary use) ban may not have affected you directly, it’s both you and your community’s efforts that have helped significantly.The temporary use ban was put in place by the company on 12 August following the driest start to summer since 1976, resulting in record demands for water.
Why has the ban been lifted?
The significant rainfall throughout November has really helped our reservoirs recover from the scorching summer. The ground is now wet enough for water to continue to fill our underground chalk aquifers, and the rain has meant enough surface water is able to run into our rivers and reservoirs.
What is the current water situation?
Despite water levels in both our reservoirs and underground water sources being high enough to lift the hosepipe ban, we need you and your community to continue to be mindful of water use where possible, to help us keep the taps flowing for everyone.These continued efforts will also help protect the precious local habitats that rely on our rivers and reservoirs too. Looking ahead to next summer, we do need people to continue to be mindful about how much water they use so all the sources where we draw water from both in the reservoirs and underground can continue to recover.
What else are we doing to save water?
As well as driving down leaks, we’ve been working with farmers and growers in priority areas to part-fund rainwater harvesting systems and provide expert advice on how to use water wisely on the farm. We’ve also recently launched our draft Water Resources Management Plan public consultation which sets out how we will provide a reliable and resilient supply of drinking water between 2025 and 2075 while protecting the local environment.
Read and submit your views on our draft Water Resources Management Plan

Once again, thank you to all our customers and communities for your efforts in saving water over the past few months, and helping us to lift the ban.David HintonChief Executive Officer