Eastern Counties, Multiple Postcode Areas - Temporary Ban on Water Use Due to Drought Conditions

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

1. Cleaning a private motor-vehicle using a hosepipe

1. Watering plants on domestic or other non-commercial premises using a hosepipe

1. Cleaning a private leisure boat using a hosepipe

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

1. Filling or maintaining a domestic pond using a hosepipe

1. Filling or maintaining a domestic swimming or paddling pool

1. Filling or maintaining an ornamental fountain

1. Cleaning walls, or windows, of domestic premises using a hosepipe

1. Cleaning paths or patios using a hosepipe

1. 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:

www.espug.com/water

Water use restrictions will start at 00:01 on Saturday, 11 July 2026 and continue until further notification. The restriction applies to ESP Water customers in the following postcode areas:

CB8, DN36, LU5, NR11, NN5, NN11, PE4, PE11, PE12, PE15, PE16, PE28 and PE29.

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 hello@espug.com or telephone 01372 587500.

Thank you for your support at this important time.