South East Water Hosepipe Ban to Affect 2. 4 Million People The scorching summer of 2023 has exposed the deep seated problems plaguing England's water infrastructure, with South East Water imposing a hosepipe ban on 2.
4 million people. The ban, which takes effect from Saturday, is not just a consequence of the current heatwave but a symptom of years of underinvestment in upgrading and maintaining the country's water supply systems.
England's water infrastructure has been woefully neglected for far too long, leaving it ill equipped to handle even moderate levels of demand.