UK hosepipe ban tracker
Every temporary use ban in force across England right now — checked against water company announcements and the Environment Agency's weekly reports.
Last updated 21/07/2026, 03:29:00
7 bans in force
| Water company | Area affected | In force from | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anglian Water | Whole region (excl. Hartlepool) | 11 Jul | In force |
| Affinity Water | Central region (Beds, Berks, Bucks, Herts, Surrey, NW London) | 17 Jul | In force |
| Cambridge Water | Cambridge Water region | 17 Jul | In force |
| South East Water | Kent (extends to Sussex, Surrey, Hants & Berks from 25 Jul) | 3 Jul | In force |
| Southern Water | Hampshire & Isle of Wight | 10 Jul | In force |
| South West Water | Mid & East Devon + Lyme Regis | 14 Jul | In force |
| Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water | Parts of Pembrokeshire & Carmarthenshire | 19 Jul | In force |
Source: Water company Temporary Use Ban notices (verified against official pages) + EA water situation reports. Always confirm with your own water company before assuming a ban does or doesn't apply.
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