Water Pipe Bursts in Banbury Before Thames Water Hosepipe Ban
Thames Water is responding to a major pipe burst in Banbury occurring just hours before a scheduled regional hosepipe ban takes effect.
A major water pipe burst on Dukes Meadow Drive in Banbury, Oxfordshire, on July 22, 2026. Local residents reported water spraying from the ground for several hours. The incident occurred shortly before a temporary hosepipe ban, scheduled by Thames Water, was set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, July 23.
Thames Water announced the restrictions on July 21, attributing the need for a ban to an exceptionally dry spring, three official heatwaves, record-breaking temperatures, and prolonged high demand. The company has been contacted for comment regarding the specific cause of the Banbury burst and the expected timeline for repairs.
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