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What is a hosepipe ban?
A hosepipe ban is a restriction placed by water companies during droughts, preventing customers from using hosepipes for non-essential tasks like watering gardens, filling pools, or washing cars. It's a measure to conserve water supplies and ensure there's enough for essential uses, reflecting the severity of the drought.
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