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Will my water bill go up?
While hosepipe bans don't directly increase your water bill, continued drought conditions could lead to higher costs in the long run. Water companies might need to invest more in new infrastructure like reservoirs or desalination plants, and these costs are typically passed on to customers through their bills over time.
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