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Businesses could be barred from non-essential water use amid supply threat

14 Oct 2026, 06:00 UTC · 1 source
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🚨 THREE WATER COMPANIES SEEK NON-ESSENTIAL WATER-USE BANS Three water companies are seeking severe restrictions on businesses as drought continues across most of England. Golf clubs and private schools could be barred from using mains water to irrigate playing fields and courses. Commercial car washes could be stopped from operating under “non-essential use bans” being sought by the companies. Source: The Guardian #Businesses #nonessentialwateruse

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