south west water hosepipe ban

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A hosepipe ban has been issued by South West Water affecting Cornwall and parts of Devon due to water shortages.

South West Water has implemented a hosepipe ban starting across Cornwall and extending to seven key areas in Devon. This measure aims to conserve water supplies amid ongoing shortages and drought conditions. The ban restricts the use of hosepipes for activities such as watering gardens and washing cars, and it has led to public alerts and questions across the region.