WATER customers in the Cricklade area are being warned that a hosepipe could be put in place later this summer.
In a report published this week, Thames Water has suggested that increased pressure on water supplies, increased demand and climate change are just some of the reasons behind a potential ban.
Water Planning for the Future, outlines a number of ways water can be saved and a bad be avoided.
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The company's plans to cope with increased pressure on its supplies are also outlined in the report.
One idea is to increase the use of water metering.
Thames Water Chief Executive David Owens said: "The long and difficult drought we experienced in 2005 and 2006 brought home to all of us that we cannot be complacent about our water supplies.
"We're working hard to reduce the risk of hosepipe bans or more severe restrictions, and making plans now to ensure that we are able to provide enough water to meet future needs.
"A big part of our plans will be focused on continuing to reduce leakage. We've been successful in the last two years, bringing leakage down to within the targets agreed with Ofwat, but both our customers and we know we can and must do more."
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