Thames Water lifts hosepipe ban after above-average rainfall

Measure affecting 15 million people comes to end but company urges customers to show restraint in usageA hosepipe ban imposed on 15 million people in England is being lifted after three months, it has been announced.Thames Water said the scrapping of the measure was possible due to recent above-average rainfall and the public's compliance. But the company, which thanked individuals and businesses for helping save water while stocks needed replenishing, urged them to continue showing restraint in their usage. Continue reading...