Cambridge Water Ltd

⛔ TUB Declared · July 2026

Temporary Use Ban — Cambridge Water Area — from 17 July 2026 (first in 30 years)

Cambridge Water declared its first Temporary Use Ban in 30 years, effective from 1am on 17 July 2026. Record-breaking temperatures and a 30% surge in demand (equivalent to 300,000 extra baths per day) have significantly reduced river flows and groundwater reserves. Cambridge Water serves ~350,000 customers across the Cambridge area. Fine for breach: £1,000. Full WIH tracker →