Hampshire & Isle of Wight - Temporary Hosepipe Restrictions

Southern Water Hampshire and Isle of Wight Region

Independent Water Networks Ltd (IWNL) gives notice that, pursuant to sections 76 and 76A-C of the Water Industry Act 1991, the following uses of water supplied by IWNL are restricted.

1. Water 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. Filling or maintaining a domestic swimming or paddling pool

6. Drawing water, using a hosepipe, for domestic recreational use

7. Filling or maintaining a domestic pond using a hosepipe

8. Filling or maintaining an ornamental fountain

9. Cleaning walls, or windows, or a 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 IWNL's website at https://www. iwnl.co.uk/homeowners/drought-measures/

Water restrictions will start at 00:01 on 10 July 2026 and continue until further notification. The restrictions apply in the areas of supply of Bargate Quarter (SO14), Deer Park (SO30), Eastpoint Centre (SO19), Former Brickworks (GU29), Greenway Lane (SO31), Hoe Lane (SO51), Horsebridge Hill (PO30), Land at Brook Lane (SO31), Land off Providence Hill (SO31), Maritime Park (SO31), North Whiteley (BV) (SO30), North Whiteley (BV2) (SO30), North Whiteley (SO30), Romsey (SO51), Sherecroft Farm (SO30), Southampton Road (PO14), Stoneham (Stage 2) (SO50), Stoneham Lane (Phase 10) (SO50), Stoneham Lane (SO50), Sun Lane (SO24), Toynbee Road (SO50), Two Gate Lane (RG25), Whartons Lane (SO40).