Due to drought conditions, South East Water implemented a hosepipe ban in East Sussex, while Southern Water applied for drought orders in West Sussex. The situation is being monitored across England.
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Updated Aug 11
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What happened
Due to drought conditions, South East Water implemented a hosepipe ban in East Sussex, while Southern Water applied for drought orders in West Sussex. The situation is being monitored across England.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Drought conditions necessitate water restrictions in England, specifically impacting operations of South East Water.Sub-event
Water companies in Sussex implement drought measures including hosepipe bans and drought order applications.1 source
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The entities involved
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South East Water
British water utility servicing Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire
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Southern Water
water utility company
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England
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
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