Hosepipe ban lifted
A hosepipe ban was introduced in much of the Anglia region in April, after 2011 was the driest year since 1921. The ban was lifted in June and July.
One in six litres of water wasted before it even reaches our taps
A startling statistic reveals one in every six litres of water is lost before it even reaches our taps. Last year, Anglian Water, who supply the bulk of the east, spent £14million fixing leaks but they still didn't manage to hit their targets.
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Water firms lift hosepipe ban
Veolia Water Central - which covers Herts, Essex, Beds and Bucks - has announced it is lifting its hosepipe ban with immediate effect.
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Anglian Water lifts hosepipe ban
Three of the UK's biggest water companies have lifted hosepipe bans which have been in place since April.
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Wet weather could bring hosepipe ban to an early end
The Environment Agency says the recent wet weather has greatly reduced the risk of drought and widespread water restrictions this summer.