A hosspipe and sprinkler restriction affecting more than 1.4 million people has been implemented.
South East Water said that the demand for drinking water had reached the “record level” from May due to the expanded mantras of the hot and dry weather.
Temporary restrictions will affect homes in Kent, East Sussex and West Sussex, the firm said.
Under restrictions, people are prevented by using noseps to water their gardens, wash cars, windows and courtyards, or fill swimming and paddling pools.
South East Water Chief Executive Officer David Hinton said: “Despite this Asking to help customers To use water only for essential uses, it is a matter of regret, now we have left no choice but to introduce this temporary use ban.
“We continue to monitor long -term weather forecasts, and will review this decision regularly.”
Any person imposing a ban can be fined up to £ 1,000.
The firm stated that it saw the highest level of water use on 30 June this year, which was more than 680 million liters – 105 million liters of water average for summer.
It said that it continues to monitor the situation in its western region, where it serves customers in Surrey, Hampshire and parts of Berkshire.
