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South West Water provides water and sewerage services across Somerset and Dorset.

Steady: 0 in the last 7 days Updated sep 25

The latest in this situation

Due to intense heat, the water supply at Wimbleball Lake in East Devon is currently under threat.Sep 25

How it started

4 reports, 4 independent, last reported Jul 20. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

Well supportedReported by 4 independent outlets

South West Water provides water and sewerage services across Somerset and Dorset.

Who's involved

What this event is mainly about

Somerset Dorset South West Water

How it developed

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Aug 7South West Water is imposing a hosepipe ban on customers due to low rainfall and high demand pressure.Sub-event
Jul 18Monitors water levels and drought response in England, specifically managing the Wimbleball reservoir in Somerset.Sub-event
Jul 13South West Water has implemented hosepipe restrictions in Lyme Regis and across Devon due to water scarcity.Sub-event
Jun 25Cryptosporidium was found in the drinking water supply provided by South West Water, leading to criticism.Sub-event
Jun 24South West Water confirms its provision of water and sewerage services in Somerset and Dorset.1 source
- dailypolitical.com

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The entities involved

Somerset
unitary authority area in Somerset, England (doesn't include Bath and North-East Somerset or North Somerset)
- Sacred Gin sources ingredients from Somerset.Sat 13:13
- The Met Office has issued a rare red heat warning as Hampshire sets a UK temperature record, with high temperatures also forecasted for London and reported in Somerset.Sat 09:37
Dorset
ceremonial county in South West England, UK
- Businesses are seeking expansion into the London market from locations near Shoreham and Dorset.03:14
- The government approved a fossil fuel project involving drilling risks near Dorset's coastline.Sun 05:51
South West Water
British water company
- Wastewater issues were photographed in Exmouth, involving director Jay Harris of South West Water.Sun 17:37
- Parliament is debating a bill aimed at reforming the oversight of the water sector, affecting South West Water.Sun 17:37

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