Hosepipe ban lifted Published June 13, 2012 By Staff Reports 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- The 48th Civil Engineering Squadron environmental office has announced the hosepipe ban affecting servicemembers and East Anglia residents will be lifted Thursday, June 14, 2012. The hosepipe ban came into effect April 5 to safeguard future water supplies because of the drought situation. For more information on the ban and notification please visit http://www.anglianwater.co.uk/2E55971D0B224BFFBCE7B24A398924B1.aspx.