General · 3 August 2026
Why 2.5 Million Brits Plan to Defy the Hosepipe Bans
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Seven water providers have restricted usage for about 23 million people in England following a record-breaking dry July. But a YouGov survey shows 11% of those affected will keep using their hoses, and most wouldn't report a rule-breaking neighbour. People say they need to save homegrown vegetables or help local wildlife, while others are angry about high water bills.
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