South West - Temporary Ban on Hosepipe Water Use

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

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, 27 August 2026 and continue until further notification. The restriction applies to ESP Water customers in the following postcode areas: BS49 4GR.

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.