Southern Water4 hrs agoWater company applies to ban usage over droughtSouthern Water is applying to DEFRA for a Drought Order and Non-Essential Use Ban.4 hrs ago2 days agoWho is exempt from hosepipe bans in the South?Each water company across the South allows certain exemptions to its ongoing hosepipe bans.2 days ago25 Jul 2026How is the dry weather affecting the wider countryside?Hosepipe bans are not the only indicator of how water stocks are being strained across the region.25 Jul 202617 Jul 2026Southern Water fined £7m over coast sewage dumpingThe court heard the discharges forced bathing water closures and harmed the local economy.17 Jul 202616 Jul 2026Southern Water to face sentencing for sewage spillsThe company pleaded guilty to 13 offences last year over illegal discharges between 2019 and 2021.16 Jul 202616 Jul 2026Southern Water admits polluting sensitive streamPollution from a wastewater treatment works was spread along a four-mile stretch of the River Test.16 Jul 202612 Jul 2026Water company promises £30m improvement programmeSouthern Water is investing in the area's supply after a series of problems and beach closures.12 Jul 202610 Jul 2026Watch: The dos and don'ts of a hosepipe banBBC South's environment correspondent Jon Cuthill explains what people can and can't do.10 Jul 20269 Jul 2026No hosepipe ban for Sussex, says water bossTim McMahon describes the area as "resilient" as customers in other areas face restrictions on use.9 Jul 2026...
