Who is exempt from hosepipe ban?

Under laws that control water restrictions/hosepipe bans, there are no special exemptions for anyone over 65, disabled people and disabled blue badge holders.

Is there a hosepipe ban in West Sussex?

A HOSEPIPE ban will be put in place by Southern Water on April 5, affecting the majority of Sussex residents. Southern Water is one of seven utility companies that have announced restrictions, with the banning order stopping residents from washing cars and watering gardens.

Do you need a Licence to use a hose pipe?

A long hose without a reel is not easy to carry. Soaker hoses, which water down their whole length, either as long sprinklers or buried in the soil around the plants, are likely to require a hose licence. A licence or additional payment is usually required for sprinklers and other watering systems.

Do I need a hose pipe Licence?

No such thing is needed for a sprinkler licence – yet. In England and Wales some 10 companies charge for hosepipe or sprinkling licences; others offer “free” licensing if you pay out for a meter. Ofwat, the consumer watchdog, favours metering .

Can I use my hose pipe today?

Can I still legally water my garden under a hosepipe ban? The short answer is yes, you can – but you’ll have to do it the hard way. You can use a watering can to water your plants instead of using your hosepipe – and, for that matter, you can use a bucket and sponge to clean your car.

When was the last hosepipe ban?

Last year a hosepipe ban affecting millions in the north west of England was called off after a rain deluge. Water supplier United Utilities had planned the ban for seven million households from August 5 2018.

Are hose pipes banned in UK?

There are currently no hosepipe bans in the UK but water supply firms have warned water restrictions could be introduced in North West. The Environment Agency said: “Most companies across the country have appropriate water reserves for this time of year” and that reservoir levels are not unusually low.

Are you allowed to use a hose pipe?

What is a hosepipe ban? The ban prohibits people using their garden hose, with a few exceptions. People are not allowed to use a hosepipe to water their garden, wash their car or private boat, or to fill or maintain a swimming or paddling pool, pond or fountain.