Breaking: Thames Water planning to bring in restrictions on water use for its 15 million customers 'in the coming weeks' as new heatwave nears.
Berkshire won't be included in any hosepipe ban yet - but customers are being asked to use water wiselyThe firm serves 15 million people across parts of southern England, including London.
The company said it was planning to announce the temporary ban "in the coming weeks" but the timing is yet to be confirmed. The announcement comes as a new heatwave nears and the Met Office has issued an amber extreme heat warning for much of England. In a statement Thames Water said: "Given the long term forecast of dry weather and another forecast of very hot temperatures coming this week we are planning to announce a temporary use ban in the coming weeks."
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