Drought warnings: Water firms face fresh calls to crack down on leaks

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Drought warnings: Water firms face fresh calls to crack down on leaks

Reports suggest as much as 2.4 billion litres of water are wasted daily due to leaks and faulty infrastructure, as UK braces for wider water-saving measures

The UK's water companies are facing further criticism, as they prepare to extend hosepipe bans across much of the country at a time when reports suggest leaking infrastructure means 2.4 billion litres...

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