Temporary ban on water use
What is happening?
Leaf Water
Water Industry Act 1991
Advanced Water Infrastructure Networks Limited
Temporary ban on water use
Advanced Water Infrastructure Networks Limited(AWIN) trading as Leaf Water gives notice that, pursuant to sections 76 and 76A-C of the Water Industry Act 1991, the uses of water detailed below supplied by AWIN are restricted. The use of a hosepipe, including using sprinklers, dripper hoses, automatic irrigation systems and similar devices, is prohibited for the following:
• Watering a garden
• Cleaning a private motor-vehicle (or trailer for such a vehicle)
• Watering plants on domestic or other non-commercial premises
• Cleaning a private leisure boat
• Filling or maintaining a domestic swimming or paddling pool
• Drawing water for domestic recreational use (such as hot tubs)
• Filling or maintaining a natural pond
• Filling or maintaining an ornamental fountain
• Cleaning walls, or windows, of domestic premises
• Cleaning paths or patios
• Cleaning other artificial outdoor surfaces
This notice and further details concerning the prohibitions, current drought and water efficiency advice may be found on the Leaf Water website (https://www.leafwater.co.uk/). Water use restrictions will start at 00:01 on Friday, 15th August 2025 and continue until further notification. The restriction applies to the following Leaf Water areas:
• Beauchamp Gate, Wealdon, TN22 5QE
• Bishops Lane, Lewes, BN8 5LB
• Coxbridge Farm, Farnham, GU9 7AB
• Hale Road, Waverley, GU9 9RL
• Lenham, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 2LR
• Mill Road, Hailsham, BN27 2FH
If you are unsure whether your property is within the area affected, please check whether you receive your water bill from Leaf Water or contact us through our website or telephone 01376 312420. If you would like to make a representation concerning any of these prohibitions, please email enquiries@leafwater.co.uk or telephone 01376 312420. Thank you for consideration and understanding of this dry weather event.
How long will it take?
Planned start
7-Aug-2025
Estimated end
7-Sept-2025
Open to feedback
From
7-Aug-2025
To
7-Sept-2025
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