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Hot and dirty UK summer as we're told 'ban baths and don't wash your clothes'
British households should ban baths and leave clothes dirty until the washing machine is full or else face hosepipe bans this summer amid scorching temperatures, water bosses say.With 35C “sweatfest” roasts due in weeks, falling water levels in reservoirs and rivers saw hosepipe ban odds cut to 1/2 by bookmakers Coral.Spokesman John Hill said: “Dry conditions ahead mean water restrictions this summer are now odds-on. It’s bad news for paddling pools.”READ MORE: Summer is coming blazing back with a 10-day 30C heatwave making UK hotter than IbizaThe Environment Agency told Britons to follow water-saving advice from water companies, and warned of taking action over water supplies in some areas.Water firms’ advice includes banning baths and taking short showers instead, leaving clothes and plates dirty until we can fill the washing machine and dishwasher – and even putting less water in the kettle.Government water regulator Ofwat said: “If possible, take a shower instead of a bath.
