| Eight million customers served by Thames water will be affected by a hosepipe and sprinkler ban from April 1st. Water resources are extremely low following 2 consecutive winters with below average rainfall.
Newbury residents are being advised to use water sparingly to avoid major problems later in the summer. Advice includes taking a shower instead of a bath and always ensuring that washing machines and dishwashers have full loads.
Thames Water has a poor reputation for the amount of water leaking from faulty pipes. Newbury.net have been advised on several occasions of some leaks being totally ignored for several weeks. | 
