General · 15 July 2026
North Lincolnshire locals angered by hosepipe ban while water leaks flow
Residents in Barton-upon-Humber are unable to water gardens due to a hosepipe ban, while leaks including a burst pipe remain unfixed in their street. Anglian Water, which implemented the ban on Saturday, stated that teams are prioritising repairs, attributing ground movement to recent high temperatures. Locals are frustrated about paying full bills despite being unable to use hosepipes for tasks like watering gardens.
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