Thames Water joins hosepipe ban as England and Wales approach drought status
About 23 million people across country affected by water-saving measures with ‘prolonged dry weather’ in eight areasHow can I water my garden in a hosepipe ban and will there be...
By Damien Gayle · The Guardian World
About 23 million people across country affected by water-saving measures with ‘prolonged dry weather’ in eight areas How can I water my garden in a hosepipe ban and will there be drought this summer? Thames Water investors offer ‘golden share’ in bid to head off nationalisation Twenty three million people will be banned from using hosepipes by this weekend, as England and Wales moves closer to drought status. On Tuesday Thames Water became the latest water company to announce a hosepipe ban , covering the more than 10 million customers it supplies water to across London and the Thames valley. Continue reading...