Three companies have already announced bans and at least three others said they could not rule out restrictions as forecasters said much of the country faced dry weather for up to ten more days. A senior government source said more suppliers “may need to act soon” and would have the backing of ministers if they asked customers to stop using hoses to water gardens, wash cars and fill swimming pools. Southern Water has introduced a pipe ban for customers in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight and South East Water will impose a ban from Friday for its customers in Kent and Sussex. Welsh Water will ban it
