As a result, Essex and Suffolk Water have said they are "reviewing the situation" should they have to introduce restrictions. Hanningfield Reservoir low water levels in 2022 (Image: PA)An Essex & Suffolk Water spokesman said: "We’re reviewing the situation following the EA’s drought announcement today. Neighbouring suppliers including Anglian Water and Affinity Water have already issued hosepipe bans, but Essex & Suffolk Water has not yet introduced restrictions. Essex and Suffolk Water said they will do 'everything the can' to protect the environment during the hot weather (Image: Essex & Suffolk Water)The company said any decision would depend on the impact of forecasted weather and continued high demand. Minimal rainfall has been recorded in Essex during July, resulting in reduced river flows and further depletion of reservoir supplies.