Warning as 17m Brits face ‘£1K fine’ for using hosepipe as water firms impose ban

BRITS are being warned they could face fines of up to £1,000 for using hosepipes as water firms impose bans. The changes are expected to affect at least 17million people as the UK faces one of its driest years on record. 1 Brits could be fined up to £1,000 for breaking hosepipe ban measures Credit: Getty Southern Water was the first to announce the measure – citing that river levels were dangerously low following a spike in demand during the record heatwave. They warned that people could be hit with a hefty fine if found to be using hosepipes to… Read Full Article