Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire - Temporary Ban on Hosepipe Water Use

ESP WATER LIMITED
Water Industry Act 1991 - 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: www.espug.com/water.

Water use restrictions will start at 00:01 on Friday, 17 July 2026 and continue until further notification. The restriction applies to ESP Water customers in the following postcode areas: LU5 6JJ, LU5 7DG, LU5 7DH, LU5 7DJ, LU5 7DE, AL2 2DT, AL2 2EB, AL2 2DY, AL2 2EL, AL2 2EJ, AL2 2EN .

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.