Where are hosepipe bans in place and how can I save water? - BBC
Jun 16, 2023 · Hosepipe bans are in place in Kent and Sussex, as well as parts of Cornwall and Devon.
Hosepipe ban for Yorkshire Water customers as reservoir levels …
6 days ago · The ban applies to customers across much of Yorkshire, parts of North Lincolnshire and parts of Derbyshire. It prohibits the use of a hosepipe for activities such as watering the …
Kent and Sussex hosepipe ban announced amid water shortage
Jun 19, 2023 · The water company had urged people to only use water for essential purposes, but has now issued an immediate ban on hosepipes and sprinklers.
No hosepipe ban in 2025 for Midlands, says Severn Trent - BBC
May 6, 2025 · Severn Trent Water has said it is confident there will be no hosepipe ban this year, despite a new record for the hottest start to any May on record.
Southern Water's hosepipe ban warning after dry spring - BBC
Jun 17, 2025 · Southern Water has given four water saving tips for summer, which include customers using a watering can instead of a hosepipe, letting grass go brown, having shorter …
Hosepipe ban in Youlgreave met with 'delight' from locals - BBC
Jun 2, 2025 · Residents have welcomed what is thought to be the first hosepipe ban in the UK. Youlgreave Waterworks, which supplies water to the village of Youlgreave in Derbyshire, …
Thames Water hosepipe ban comes into force in England - BBC
Aug 24, 2022 · A hosepipe ban affecting millions of people has come into force in parts of southern England. The ban was imposed by Thames Water from 00:01 BST on Wednesday …
South East Water hosepipe ban: Dos and don'ts - BBC
Jun 26, 2023 · The main rule is that you cannot use a hosepipe connected to mains water to water your plants, or your lawn. You will need to use a watering can or bucket instead.
Hosepipe ban 'unless rain comes' - Yorkshire Water - BBC
May 15, 2025 · Households in Yorkshire could be facing a hosepipe ban if the sustained dry weather in the region continues, Yorkshire Water has said.
Yorkshire Water warns hosepipe ban is possible - BBC
Jul 2, 2025 · Dave Kaye, of Yorkshire Water, said last week saw a heatwave across the country and amber heat health alerts in Yorkshire, with restrictions - such as hosepipe bans - an option.