A hosepipe ban is set to take effect in parts of the UK as water companies worry over the record-breaking heatwave hitting the UK.
For those living in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, hosepipe bans are set to come into force after the UK received its hottest and driest days on record.
Southern Water has said the uncanny weather threatens the sustainability and survival of wildlife habitats of the River Test and River Itchen.
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A Temporary Use Ban (TUB) is being introduced for Southern Water customers of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight on August 5, the first time since 2012 the restriction has been enforced.
Despite the hosepipe ban, Southern Water is insisting there is no direct risk to the water supply of its customers.
Extremely hot weather and a reduced rainfall, as well as an increased demand has left water levels significantly lower than previous years.
A blisteringly hot few days for the UK saw temperatures reach as high as 40C, with rare heat warnings given out by the MET Office, which warned of extreme heat.
Dr Alison Hoyle, Director of Risk & Compliance at Southern Water, said that the hosepipe ban was not a decision taken lightly by the company, ITV reported.
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Dr Hoyle said: "We haven’t taken this decision lightly and we know the Temporary Use Ban will have an impact on our customers.
"We’re working with the Environment Agency to ensure that we act responsibly to protect our environment. We’re asking everyone in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to do their bit by supporting these measures and only use the water that they need.
"We’re experiencing one of the driest years on record for over a century and we’ve seen record temperatures. We're asking our customers to help protect our rivers and the habitats that live there by cutting back their water use.
"We believe a Temporary Use Ban is a responsible and vital step to reducing the amount of water being taken from the Rivers Test and Itchen."
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