Affinity Water is introducing a hosepipe ban after it said demand for water rose by 20% in recent weeks. The restrictions will apply from 00:01 BST on 17 July across most of Hertfordshire, and parts ...

The ban had been due to come into effect from Friday, July 17, but the water company has now told customers not to use their hosepipes to water their gardens, wash windows, cars or patios, or fill ...

This week, Affinity Water launches its first-ever TV campaign “Find & Fix Leaks” to show customers how the company is using the latest cutting-edge technology to find and repair leaks and conserve ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An update posted on its website states that although the area experienced wetter autumn and winter than average, a warm spring and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. -Credit:Getty Images A hosepipe ban will see households in parts of London put under restrictions this week. Affinity Water has ...

Affinity Water became the latest utility to announce restrictions as the ongoing hot dry weather and higher-than-usual demand hits supplies. A fresh hosepipe ban will come into force for millions of ...

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