- Anglian Water has announced a hosepipe ban affecting over five million customers across the East of England.
- The ban, which prohibits activities such as watering gardens and washing cars, will come into force at 1am on Saturday.
- This restriction is in response to an exceptionally hot and dry summer, marking the UK's third heatwave, and aims to balance water supply and demand.
- Dr Geoff Darch from Anglian Water highlighted the challenge of sustained hot weather and urged customers to conserve water to protect the environment.
- Other water companies, including Cambridge Water, South East Water, and Southern Water, have also implemented or are planning similar hosepipe bans due to prolonged low rainfall and high demand.
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