This weekend, the UK is set to have its hottest week yet as temperatures soar.
In some areas, a positively sweltering 30C is expected to hit which has subsequently triggered a hosepipe ban in particular counties.
The ban means customers are prohibited from using hosepipes for things like watering a garden, filling a paddling pool, cleaning paths and patios or washing a car.
"Water firm warns of possible hosepipe ban."
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So here's a prediction for you, unless there is biblical amounts of rain over the next few weeks by the end of August most of England will be operating under a hose pipe ban. Severn Trent, Anglian Water, Thames Water, Souther Water et…
Can you use a watering can during a hosepipe ban?
The simple answer is yes.
Instead, they are being encouraged to use a watering can or bucket.
How do I know if there is a hosepipe ban?
Check with your water company to see if there is a hosepipe ban in force for your area.
Can you still use a hosepipe during a ban?
According to Gardener's World: "Even during a ban, the use of a hosepipe for some activities is still allowed. Do check your water company’s website for exact details of what each one permits, which is likely to include the watering of crops, recently planted trees and shrubs, and newly laid lawns.
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"Irrigation systems that involve drip or trickle irrigation only, which are fitted with a pressure reducing valve and a timer, and are not handheld, are also permitted.
"Customers who are listed on the Priority Services Register are exempt from hosepipe bans and are therefore allowed to use a hosepipe. These include elderly or disabled customers, those recovering from injury or those in an otherwise vulnerable position.
"If you’re not on the register and feel you should be, apply as soon as possible, even if a ban is not yet in force in your area.
