Hosepipe ban: Panelists slam ‘fat cats’ for ‘lining their pockets’ Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The firm insisted there is no direct risk to customers’ water supply but insisted the h osepipe ban was important. Dr Alison Hoyle, director of risk and compliance at Southern Water, said: "We're experiencing one of the driest years on record for over a century and we've seen record temperatures. River flows are approximately 25 percent lower than they should be for July, which is equivalent to losing more than 25 million bathtubs of water.” Related articles Dump blind faith in green energy or face national fuel poverty Met office warning: Fog to shroud Britain as washout brings rain She went on: "We’re asking our customers to help protect our rivers and the habitats that live there by cutting back their water use. "We believe a temporary use ban is a responsible and vital step… Read full this story
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