Businesses in three major East Devon towns, also Exeter, face being hit with water restrictions if the government agrees South West Water (SWW) can ban non-essential use. The water giant this week lobbied the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to apply for a drought order, allowing South West Water to restrict certain businesses in their usage. If the application is granted, some East Devon businesses in Exmouth, Sidmouth and Honiton, plus Exeter, will be banned from non-essential water use. SWW said the ban would prevent: Watering plants on commercial premises Filling or maintaining certain non-domestic swimming pools…
Some businesses in East Devon and Exeter face a ban on non-essential water use by South West Water. Images: SWW/stock image.
