Is there a hosepipe ban in my area? When do they start and what are the rules

dailystar.co.uk:

sweltering heat, with temperatures reaching an unbelievable 40C in some regions last month, and potentially hitting them again in the coming days.In the south of England, the sun still hasn’t subsided, and while it isn’t as hot as those record-breaking temperatures, the lack of sun is takings its toll.

It has resulted in water companies bringing in a hosepipe ban to help deal with the current situation.Only some areas are affected currently, though there is a strong likelihood that more companies will follow.Hosepipe bans are a last-ditch effort to conserve water in a time of unprecedented heat and after months of speculation, they are finally being enforced.Southern Water has confirmed that a Temporary Use Ban (TUB) will come into effect on Friday, August 5.It will impact customers across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, meaning people will be unable to use hosepipes or wash their cars.No date has been given for when the TUB will be lifted in the areas.Dr Alison Hoyle, director of risk and compliance at Southern Water, explained: “We haven’t taken this decision lightly and we know the Temporary Use Ban will have an impact on our customers.“We’re working with the Environment Agency to ensure that we act responsibly to protect our environment.“We’re asking everyone in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to do their bit by supporting these measures and only use the water that they need.”South East Water have also announced a hosepipe ban, one that will affect its customers across Kent and Sussex.It will come into effect on Friday, August 12.In a statement, the company said: “We have been left with no choice but to restrict the use of hosepipes and sprinklers from 00.01 on Friday 12th August within our Kent and Sussex supply.