New hosepipe ban comes into force for 1.8MILLION people tomorrow with more areas affected

A NEW hosepipe ban is set to come into force for around 1.8million Brits tomorrow, as vast parts of the country continue to face restrictions. Half of England and the entirety of Wales are still battling drought conditions as a result of prolonged dry weather. A new hosepipe ban for 1.8million customers will come into force tomorrow morning Credit: Getty South West Water has announced a hosepipe ban from the early hours of tomorrow (August 8), with most of the south-West of England set to be impacted. All customers across Devon, Cornwall, parts of Dorset, Somerset, and the Isles of Scilly will be affected as a result of prolonged dry weather. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Restrictions will come into force from 0.01am tomorrow, but customers have been urged to follow restrictions immediately to reserve water supplies. There is already an active ban by South West Water across Mid Devon and parts of East Devon, but the new restrictions will impact even more customers. Sam Bottomley, of South West Water said “exceptionally low rainfall” and “high demand during warmer weather” had provoked the decision to introduce restriction, alongside the ongoing drought status. He continued: “Introducing a hosepipe ban is never a decision we take lightly, and we fully appreciate the inconvenience it will cause. Devon, Cornwall, parts of Dorset and Somerset, and the Isles of Scilly will all be impacted Credit: South West Water Full list of regions affected by South West Water's new hosepipe ban The restrictions will be enforced from 0.01am on Saturday, August 8 Devon Cornwall Parts of Dorset Parts of Somerset The Isles of Scilly “However, these temporary restrictions are an important step in helping to protect our rivers and essential water supplies for homes, businesses and critical services across the region.” South West Water has urged customers to use water resourcefully by taking shorter showers, turning off taps when brushing teeth, and only running washing machines and dishwashers with full loads. Most read in The Sun 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 these rules can face a £1,000 fine, unless an approved exemption or loophole is in place. Drought conditions continue to impact half of England and the entirety of Wales, with nine water companies introducing bans for over 23million customers in recent months. 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