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Restrictions

No company currently has restrictions in place.

During 2006 seven companies in the south-east had to issue restrictions on customers' water use. The Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs granted drought orders for non-essential use to these three companies:


FAQs

Which water companies have restrictions in place?

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Why do some companies have water supply restrictions?

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Why weren't hosepipe bans introduced sooner?

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Are hosepipe and sprinkler bans necessary?

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Are we experiencing drought conditions England and Wales and what are the water companies doing about it?

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Does Ofwat tell companies when to introduce a hosepipe ban?

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Do hosepipe bans apply to everyone?

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What are drought orders and permits?

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What can't I do when a hosepipe/sprinkler ban is in operation?

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Do customers take any notice of restrictions?

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What do customers think about hosepipe and sprinkler restrictions?

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