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СпутникиРНSpaceXРоскосмосNASACambridge Water has announced a temporary hosepipe ban for the Cambridge region from July 17 — the first drought restriction in over 30 years
David Prince and Cambridgeshire Live readers
13:00, 10 Jul 2026
Cambridgeshire Live readers have responded to news of a hosepipe ban in the Cambridge area. Several comments centred on ownership issues, water leaks, housing developments, and whether enough storage exists to capture winter rainfall.
Cambridge Water has confirmed a temporary hosepipe ban for the Cambridge region, which will take effect from 1am on Friday, July 17.
Elena Karpathakis, Managing Director, Cambridge Water said: "We are incredibly grateful for the support of our customers at this crucial time. We know how important reliable water supplies are to the communities we serve, and we are asking customers to work with us to reduce non-essential water use while this period of exceptionally hot and dry weather continues.
"This is not a decision we have taken lightly – it is the first time in more than thirty years, since the UK drought of 1995, that we have had to introduce a temporary hosepipe ban. We have been doing everything possible to maintain supplies, but demand for water is currently at record levels.
"We have a responsibility to protect the groundwater sources and chalk streams that are such an important part of the local environment. We know customers expect us to do everything we can before asking them to do more.
"Every litre saved helps. If each of us reduces our water use a little, together we can make a significant difference."
After one of the driest springs in recent years and exceptionally warm weather throughout the summer thus far, water demand across the Cambridge area has reached unprecedented levels. Households normally consume approximately 86 megalitres of water daily, sufficient to fill more than one million baths.
In recent weeks, consumption has surpassed 112 megalitres per day, representing a 30 per cent rise and the equivalent of an additional 300,000 baths every single day. Temporary hosepipe bans prove highly effective in curbing water usage. Restricting water consumption can lower demand by roughly five per cent.
Frustration over the temporary ban was evident among commenters. One reader, Timbiscuit comments: "Blah blah Cambridge water. Every time it rains, it’s like printing money. Bring it back into public ownership now!"
Calumen Nomen replies: "Clearly you don't remember just how dire nationalised industries were. What is it that the state currently runs that you think is so wonderful?"
Cybercool adds: "STUFF the ban - use what you are paying for!!!!!"
Garyblowpants believes: "Car washers are wasting our water down the drain yet again."
Stevie04 feels: "They should have built the reservoir near Earith years ago! It floods there every winter, and last year was no exception. Cambridge is better with leaks than others, but has done little to increase capacity! We still get plenty of winter rain, possibly more with climate change!"
Time4change27 writes: "Building all these new houses and flats being built is putting pressure on the water supply. There should be a temporary ban on any new homes being built at present."
On our Facebook page, Tina-Jane W comments: "Fix the water Leaks - stop polluting our rivers & build more reservoirs instead of taking big bonuses!"
Graham H says: "Mend your leaking pipes, build more reservoirs. We pay enough for our water."
Angela B mentions: "Perhaps due to all the extra homes built or being built, what will happen in the future if all those talked about get built. Frequent burst water mains causing loss of water."
Will you be following the temporary hosepipe ban when it comes into effect? Comment below or HERE to have your say.
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