# Hosepipe ban for 2.4 million in southeast England

South East Water has announced a hosepipe ban affecting 2.4 million customers due to drought conditions. The ban aims to conserve water supplies during a period of low rainfall and high demand. This highlights ongoing water management challenges in the region.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Business
- [BBC Business](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7vg3geg3qmo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:24:32 GMT