Hosepipe ban - effective 00:01am Saturday 8th August 2026

Message from South West Water:

From 00:01am on Saturday 8 August, we'll be introducing a hosepipe ban, for all our customers in Devon, Cornwall, parts of Dorset and Somerset and the Isles of Scilly.

The decision follows one of the driest periods in recent years, with rainfall across the South West remaining well below seasonal averages over many months, and leading to the Environment Agency declaring half of England, including the South West, in drought.

This means that you must not use hosepipes to:

- Water your garden

- Clean your, car, patio or driveway

- Fill a paddling pool, swimming pool or hot tub

- Clean walls, paths or windows

You can still carry out many of your usual activities but we ask that everyone please use water carefully during this period of drought to help protect our environment and water resources.

 Find out more https://www.southwestwater.co.uk/hosepipe-ban

If you're on the Priority Services Register, a Blue Badge holder or on our WaterSure Tariff, exceptions apply. Visit the link above to find out more and read our full FAQs.