In these days of hosepipe bans and droughts it is the answer to every gardener's prayer.

在不能用水管再加上干旱的日子，它回应了每个园丁的祷告。

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Last April, seven water companies in southern and eastern England introduced hosepipe bans affecting about 20 million customers.

BBC: Southern Water: Hosepipe ban is 'very far away'

Interestingly 2007, which saw some of the most severe flooding in recent memory, also started the year with hosepipe bans.

BBC: Science & Environment

Hosepipe bans affecting about 20 million customers, introduced by seven water authorities in parts of southern and eastern England, remain in place.

BBC: Drought may last until Christmas: Environment Agency