Portsmouth Water issues warning to customers over hosepipe ban as hot weather to continue

Portsmouth Water has issued a warning to customers over a hosepipe ban with the hot weather set to continue.

While Southern Water is set to introduce a ban to residents across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight on July 10, Portsmouth Water has said it has no such plans as it stands - but has urged people to be sensible with their water use.

A spokesperson said: “We have no plans to introduce a temporary use ban. However, with this period of hot weather continuing, we would urge all our customers to use water wisely.”

The sunny weather is due to continue into next week with the temperature expected to hit 28C, according to the Met Office.