Thames Water asks millions to stop using hosepipes to save water during heatwave
Thames Water has requested that millions of residents in London and the South East refrain from using hosepipes during a record-breaking heatwave. The company reported a surge in water demand of up to 50 percent due to high temperatures reaching 35.1C. Residents are encouraged to use watering cans and to conserve water in various ways to help maintain supply.
- ▪Thames Water has urged residents to stop using hosepipes as a heatwave grips the southeast.
- ▪The demand for water has increased by up to 50 percent in some areas due to the high temperatures.
- ▪Residents are advised to use watering cans instead of hoses and to reuse water when possible.
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NewsUKHome NewsThames Water asks millions to stop using hosepipes to save water during heatwaveThe demand for water has increased by up to 50 per cent in some areas of London and the South East, Thames Water saidAlex Croft Saturday 30 May 2026 08:30 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2986363","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/hosepipe-thames-water-heatwave-london-b2986363.html","title":"Thames Water asks millions to stop using hosepipes to save water during heatwave"}}How to stay safe and cool during record…
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