DURING water shortages, companies can set restrictions on how households use hosepipes and sprinklers. So is there a ban in place now, and how can you check to see if your area is affected? Here…
water gardens or wash your car with a hosepipeThey can also prohibit people from filling ponds, pools, and fountains from the mains supply, as well as cleaning windows, paths and decking using aWhile bans are in effect, consumers are also urged to be considerate with their water usage.rather than baths and to ensure they don't leave taps running while shaving or brushing their teeth.
Utility firms are given the powers under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, which extended previous laws. They can limit any or all of the activities, all the time or at set times of the day, for as long as they think necessary.Have there been hosepipe bans before? In 2018, a hosepipe ban that affected millions in the north west of England was called off after a deluge of rain at the last minute.
Water supplier United Utilities had planned the ban for seven million households from August 5, 2018.
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