{"id":698192,"date":"2026-07-18T09:39:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T09:39:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/698192\/"},"modified":"2026-07-18T09:39:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T09:39:09","slug":"welsh-water-hosepipe-ban-set-to-affect-33000-properties-in-west-wales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/698192\/","title":{"rendered":"Welsh Water hosepipe ban set to affect 33,000 properties in west Wales"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">A hosepipe ban affecting 33,000 properties in west Wales will be introduced this weekend.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">It follows a prolonged period of &#8220;exceptionally high demand&#8221; for drinking water across mid and south Ceredigion and parts of north Pembrokeshire and north Carmarthenshire.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Welsh Water said temporary restrictions will come into force from 10:00 BST on Sunday, July 19 to &#8220;help protect essential water supplies&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Water companies have the authority to impose fines of up to \u00a31,000 on those who violate a hosepipe ban under the Water Industry Act.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">The affected areas include Llanon, Llangwyryfon and Cwm Ystwyth in Ceredigion, across to Crymych, Llanfyrnach and Nevern in north Pembrokeshire, and into parts of north Carmarthenshire, including Farmers, Pencader and Hermon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Wales Water said they had seen several weeks of sustained demand at &#8220;unprecedented levels&#8221;, with about one billion litres of drinking water put into supply every day during the past week &#8211; about 20% more than what would be expected at this time of year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Growing numbers of holiday-makers and visitors to the area as the summer holiday season begins are expected to add further pressure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Welsh Water has advised customers to check whether their property is affected by visiting their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dwrcymru.com\/en\/drought\/hosepipe-ban\" class=\"ssrcss-1e0jzsh-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">website, external<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Kit Wilson, chief customer officer, said implementing the temporary use ban had &#8220;not been an easy decision&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"> &#8220;We fully appreciate that these temporary restrictions will disappoint some customers, particularly during a period of warm weather. However, after several weeks of unprecedented demand, they have become necessary to help protect essential water supplies,&#8221; Wilson said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">&#8220;By reducing non-essential water use, everyone can help protect supplies and reduce the risk of further disruption,&#8221; he added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Welsh Water said restrictions will remain in place only for &#8220;as long as they are necessary&#8221;, and will be removed as soon as demand returns to &#8220;sustainable levels&#8221;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A hosepipe ban affecting 33,000 properties in west Wales will be introduced this weekend. 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