South East Water extends hosepipe ban across Sussex

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 11:31 · Archive

South East Water has extended its hosepipe ban to all remaining customers in Sussex following summer heatwaves.

South East Water has extended its hosepipe ban to all remaining customers across Sussex, with the restrictions taking effect immediately. The move comes after a series of summer heatwaves and applies to households previously exempt from the ban. The water company said the extension was necessary to 'protect water supplies and the environment in Sussex'.

Ardingly Reservoir, which supplies approximately 228,000 customers in Haywards Heath and surrounding communities, has dropped to just 22.8 per cent of its capacity. Water bosses have warned that drought conditions could continue into 2027.

How it is being reported

• Hosepipe ban extended AGAIN for thousands of as drought 'to continue into 2027'GB News · 2 Oct, 10:16
• South East Water extends hosepipe ban to thousands more customers in SussexDaily Express · 2 Oct, 10:15

In this story: South East Water · Sussex · Ardingly Reservoir · Haywards Heath

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