Wessex Water’s First Hosepipe Ban in 50 Years | Bristol News

Wessex Water’s first hosepipe ban in 50 years hits hard as drought pushes daily water demand to a record 400 million liters—30% above normal. Coming Tuesday, the ban bans garden watering and pool filling to protect supply stability, even as other UK water firms already enforce similar rules. Serving 1.4 million across Bath, Somerset, Dorset, and Wiltshire, Wessex is investing £16M to fix leaks and upgrade systems while urging big users to cut back. Exceptions include those with health or disability needs and animal-care businesses. Nature’s heatwave is forcing tough choices—but fairness and future resilience are top priorities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/97973b172027dcf6