Britons use the most water in their bathrooms, while only 1% of their water usage is in the garden, despite hosepipe bans being one of the first restrictions implemented during a drought.
As the UK braces itself for another heatwave, there are warnings other parts of the country could experience droughts this month too.
When a ban is in place, people must not use a hosepipe that is connected to the mains water supply.
This can include anything “adapted” to serve the same purpose as a hosepipe, according to South East Water.
This would rule out the use of garden sprinklers, irrigation systems and anything like pressure washers – along with using a hosepipe for any activities such as watering the garden.
However, there are some exemptions for certain people with “specific circumstances”.
A hosepipe can be used when it is needed for “unavoidable” health and safety reasons.
This could be to remove or minimise risk to human or animal health – or to prevent the spread of causative agents or disease.
A hosepipe might also be used to protect the general welfare of animals – including fish.
South East Water says it may still “question your use” of an exemption if it receives reports of hosepipe usage.
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