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What uses are restricted?
Hosepipe bans typically restrict non-essential water uses, such as watering gardens, washing cars, filling swimming pools, or cleaning patios with a hosepipe. The aim is to reduce demand on the public water supply. Essential uses, like drinking, cooking, and hygiene, are always prioritised and remain unaffected by these bans.
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