Map reveals everywhere hit by a hosepipe ban in England this August with 23million covered by restrictions

MILLIONS of Brits are set to remain under hosepipe ban restrictions moving into August, as hot temperatures continue. Today, seven areas of England have been officially declared as being in drought after prolonged hot temperatures and dry spells. Millions of Brits will remain under hosepipe ban restrictions in August, with water companies showing no sign of changing enforcements Credit: Getty 23million Brits are currently under hosepipe ban restrictions, as hot weather continues to dry out the land across the country 23million people across England are set to remain under hosepipe ban restrictions into August, as hot spells continue to dry out land. Record-breaking temperatures throughout the summer have led to notably low water levels, with drought declared in seven regions of the UK today. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Eight water companies have introduced these restrictions across the South of England and Wales in the past month, with no supplier confirming when they will end. The most recent introduction of a hosepipe ban came from South East Water, when the water company extended its restrictions to more than 2.4million more customers on Saturday. On Thursday, Thames Water enforced a hosepipe ban on all 10 million of its drinking water customers across Greater London, Thames Valley and other locations coming under restrictions. Affinity Water, Anglian Water, Cambridge Water, Southern Water, South West Water and Welsh Water have also introduced hosepipe bans. A number of locations across England have been impacted by hosepipe ban restrictions Hosepipe ban rules - what you can't use a hose for The rules of a hosepipe ban: No watering gardens using hoses or sprinklers No cleaning cars, boats or other motor vehicles No watering plants on domestic land No filling or maintaining domestic swimming or paddling pools No filling domestic ponds or fountains No cleaning outdoor surfaces like patios, walls or paths Under a temporary use ban, customers cannot use a hosepipe, sprinkler, or pressure washer for various activities, such as watering plants, or filling up hot tubs. Anyone caught breaking the rules imposed by their individual water supplier can face a £1,000 fine, unless an approved exemption or loophole is in place. Most read in The Sun Hosepipe use is permitted when it concerns the welfare, safety and health of people and animals, with Blue Badge holders and individuals on the Priority Services Register all exempt. If your water supplier is affected, it is important to check their website to find out if your postcode has been impacted by temporary use bans. Comment now