Leaf Water Water Industry Act 1991

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 effi ciency advice may be found on the Leaf Water website (https://www.leafwater.co.uk/).

Water use restrictions will start at 00:01 on Friday, 3rd July 2026 and continue until further notification. The restriction applies to the following Leaf Water areas:

• Lenham, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 2LR

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 even