Updated 31/03/2012 This is the statement Sutton and East Surrey Water have made regarding their hosepipe ban water restrictions starting on April 5th 2012. We will now use this page as the definitive...

Updated 27/03/2012 This is the statement Southern Water have made regarding their hosepipe ban water restrictions starting on April 5th 2012. We will now use this page as the definitive guide on Southern...

Updated 26/03/2012 This is the statement Anglian Water have made regarding their hosepipe ban water restrictions starting on April 5th 2012. We will now use this page as the definitive guide on Anglian...

Updated 26/03/2012 This is the statement Thames Water have made regarding their hosepipe ban water restrictions starting on April 5th 2012. We will now use this page as the definitive guide on Thames Water’s...

Under laws that control water restrictions/hosepipe bans, there are no special exemptions for anyone over 65, disabled people and disabled blue badge holders. So these groups still have to stick to the...

We’ve been receiving many questions from the owners of animals in all shapes and sizes asking if hosepipe ban rules apply to them. This post should help clear things up. Please note that these are...

To view details of hosepipe ban water use restrictions for each water company involved, click the links below. These are the most up-to-date listings for 2012 (updated 30/03/12) Dedicated page for Anglian...

At times like these – when a hosepipe ban is introduced – it’s typical to roll our eyes and wonder how such a rain-soaked country can find itself short of water. But it’s actually...

Hosepipe bans are put in place by water companies after seeking permission to do so from the Environment Agency. This usually takes place after a drought order has been applied for. In order to receive...

Seven water companies in southern and eastern England have said they will impose water restrictions after two very dry winters have left reservoirs, aquifers and rivers below normal levels. Southern Water,...

A hosepipe ban is almost inevitable for millions of people as southeast England suffers from drought. Householders in affected areas were yesterday asked to conserve water by taking showers instead of...