Hose pipes are being banned. In the UK a hot summercontinuesand very little precipitation
causes millions of people to travel toHampshire, Isle of Wight}, Kent and Sussex have been affected, andLondon, Surrey and Pembrokeshire have further suggested temporary bans.
If you want to find out if your area is affected or could be affectedsee Metro.co.uk's hose pipe ban map16}
Here, hosepipe bans make sense to you, and the last time the UK turned them off. What should I do now.
What does the hosepipe ban mean?
Generally, people affected by hosepipe bans are prohibited from using hoses for:
- Fill a wading pool or swimming pool
- Fill a fountain
- Water your garden or plants
- Hose your car or bike
- House Clean walls and windows
- Hose walkways, patios and other outdoor surfaces
- Fill ponds
- Clean boats.
That said, people are usually allowed to use water outdoors with buckets and watering cans.
Any violation of the rules can result in a fine of £1,000.
Ironically, it seems that hot tubs could technically be filled during the temporary ban on hose pipes,but the water could be used up for recreational purposes.
When was the last time hosepipes were banned in the UK?
Previously, there was a hosepipe ban in the UK in 2012.
Enforced by seven water companies including Southern, Anglian, South East and Thames Water.
Northern Ireland had a short ban of approximately three weeks from June 2018. This was her first domestic hose ban in 23 years.
After a long heat wave in 2018, he was due to be banned in parts of England in mid-July that year.
But United Utilities , which serves areas such as Cumbria, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside Canceled. to much-needed rainfall.
Ways to Conserve Water During Hose Shutdown
There are many ways to conserve water during hose shutdown or low supply.
Turn off the tap when showering
Turn off the tap when showering Turn off the tap when scrubbing Turn on only when ready Rinse clean.
Save on laundry per wash
Wash more Minimize the amount of water you use.
Water your plants
If you need to water your plants use an upside-down water bottle with holes Get water directly by using up to the root of the plant. This saves wasted water. Or use aquarium water rich in nitrogen and phosphorus.
Conserve rainwater
Place it in your garden to collect rainwater and you will have a constant supply of water for your plants when you need it.
Collect water
Stand the basin in the shower and use the water in your garden or houseplants.
Use a watering can instead of a hose
Garden sprinklers and hose pipes can use 500-1,000 liters of water per hour So get a watering can instead.
Clean your car the smart way
If you need to clean your car, use a bucket of hot soapy water and a watering can of clean water instead of a hose. Please use rinse. You can also consider using waterless valet products.
Move plants to shade
Keeping plants away from the sun will help limit the amount of water they need.
Other ways to save water
Recycle tea water, use leftover water from tumble dryers, connect bath water to lawn and dig a pond in the garden.
Details: How to care for your garden during hose ban
Details: Map showing hose ban locations
Details: Hosepipe ban "could last until October" due to "not enough rain"
