A total of seven out of 16 water companies in England and Wales have…
A total of seven out of 16 water companies in England and Wales have announced similar restrictions that will affect 23 million people due to drought caused by minimal rainfall in July. The ban will affect approximately 10.1 million customers of the company.
Consensus
- Thames Water has restricted the use of garden hoses for non-essential purposes in London and surrounding areas.
- The restrictions are due to prolonged drought conditions caused by low rainfall and high temperatures.
- Water demand in London exceeds normal levels by 7%, and in the Thames Valley and adjacent counties by 10%.
- Seven out of sixteen water companies in England and Wales have introduced similar restrictions affecting 23 million people.
- The company has urged customers to start conserving water immediately, not waiting for the official start date.
Points of divergence
- The ban takes effect from the first minute of Friday, which is July 23, and was announced on Tuesday, July 21. — vm
- The ban begins on July 23 and applies to approximately 10.1 million customers. — interfax
Coverage (2 sources)
- Thames Water bans garden watering and hose washing of cars in London — Вечерняя Москва
- Thames Water will ban customers from using water for hosepipe watering — Интерфакс