Why weren't hosepipe bans introduced sooner?

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Why weren't hosepipe bans introduced sooner?

Water companies have a duty to maintain water supplies to their customers. They have 25 year water resource plans to reconcile supply with anticipated demand.

Each water company is required to prepare a drought plan that details the actions it would take in the event of a drought to manage the supply of water. It is up to the individual company to decide when this course of action is necessary.

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Are hosepipe and sprinkler bans necessary?

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

Do customers take any notice of restrictions?

Do hosepipe bans apply to everyone?

Does Ofwat tell companies when to introduce a hosepipe ban?

What are drought orders and permits?

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

What do customers think about hosepipe and sprinkler restrictions?

Which water companies have restrictions in place?

Why do some companies have water supply restrictions?

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