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A hosepipe ban continues in parts of southern England due to low water levels from a hot, dry summer.
A hosepipe ban remains in effect across parts of Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, and Oxfordshire, including postcodes OX, GL, SN, RG4, RG8, and RG9, as of November 15, 2025, due to persistently low groundwater and river levels.
Thames Water cited the hottest summer on record in the UK, with average temperatures of 16.10°C and rainfall less than half the seasonal average, as key factors.
Though recent rains have helped replenish rivers used for reservoirs, much was absorbed by dry soil, offering little relief to underground supplies.
The utility continues efforts to maintain water supply through leak repairs, smart pressure management, and demand monitoring, but no date has been set for lifting the ban.
Una prohibición de la manguera continúa en partes del sur de Inglaterra debido a los bajos niveles de agua de un verano caluroso y seco.