Barnsley, Sheffield, Leeds and Sowerby Various Areas - Hose Pipe Ban
What is happening?
Water Industry Act 1991
ESP Water Limited
Temporary ban on water use
ESP Water Limited gives notice that, pursuant to sections 76 and 76A-C of the Water Industry Act 1991, the uses of water detailed below supplied by ESP Water Limited are restricted. The use of a hosepipe, including using sprinklers, dripper hoses, automatic irrigation systems and similar devices, is prohibited for the following:
1. Watering a garden using a hosepipe
2. Cleaning a private motor-vehicle using a hosepipe
3. Watering plants on domestic or other non-commercial premises using a hosepipe
4. Cleaning a private leisure boat using a hosepipe
5. Drawing water, using a hosepipe, for domestic recreational use
6. Filling or maintaining a domestic pond using a hosepipe
7. Filling or maintaining a domestic swimming or paddling pool
8. Filling or maintaining an ornamental fountain
9. Cleaning walls, or windows, of domestic premises using a hosepipe
10. Cleaning paths or patios using a hosepipe
11. Cleaning other artificial outdoor surfaces using a hosepipe
This notice and further details concerning the prohibitions, current drought and water efficiency advice may be found on the website of ESP Water Limited here:
Water use restrictions will start at 00:01 on Friday, 11 July 2025 and continue until further notification. The restriction applies to:
● Halifax Road, Penistone, Barnsley S36 7EY
● Latitude Purple, Leeds LS12 1BE and Springwell Gardens, Leeds LS12 1AW
● Back Lane, Sowerby YO7 1ST
● Sylvester Street, Sheffield S1 4RN
If you are unsure whether your property is within the area affected, please visit our website at
www.espug.com/householder/water/#where-do-we-supply
If you would like to make a representation concerning any of these prohibitions, email
or telephone 01372 587500. Thank you for your support at this important time.
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