ESP Water Limited - Temporary Hosepipe and Water Use Restrictions

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 use 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 Thursday, 23 July 2026 and continue until further notification. The restriction applies to ESP Water customers in the following postcode areas: RG2 9WZ, RG2 9SU, RG2 9SW and RG2 9SY.

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.