Last year the greatest fear was of rivers running dry, especially in the south east. Underground stocks are above average and overall the prospects of a hosepipe ban in 2020 are quite low, though a continued dry spell and an extended lockdown period may change this.In 2018, a hosepipe ban affecting millions in the north west of England was called off after a rain deluge.Water supplier United Utilities had planned the ban for seven million households from August 5.But a sudden downpour at the end of the month staved off the ban at the eleventh hour.Temporary bans can make it illegal for householders to They can also ban people from filling swimming pools, ponds and fountains from the mains supply, and cleaning windows, paths and decking with a hose.Gardeners can still water the plants with a watering can.During hosepipe bans consumers are also urged to be considerate with their water usage.Utility firms are given the powers under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, which extended previous laws.They can limit any or all of the activities, all the time or at set times of the day, for as long as they think necessary.Anyone found guilty of breaking a ban can be prosecuted in a criminal court and fined up to £1,000. "We know every drop counts so we've got extra teams spotting and repairing leaks across the region too. Underground stocks are above average and overall the prospects of a hosepipe ban in 2020 are quite low, though a continued dry spell and an extended lockdown period may change this. You may change your settings at any time but this may impact on the functionality of the site. This has a knock-on effect to the following year.In summary we believe there won’t be a hosepipe ban during 2020 in the UK, though a continued dry spell and an extended lockdown period may change this.Under laws that control water restrictions/hosepipe bans, there are no special exemptions for anyone over 65, disabled people and disabled blue badge holders. So these groups Lewis White Dip LA Glos -- Retired Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute on Partial removal of hosepipe ban possible next week-Irish Water The hosepipe ban may be lifted or partly removed next week after heavy rainfall recently. In summary we believe there won’t be a hosepipe ban during 2020 in the UK, though a continued dry spell and an extended lockdown period may change this. Friday, July 03, 2020 - 13:43 PM A combination of events are creating conditions that increase the risk of a hosepipe ban this summer. Dementia-stricken Barbara Windsor moved into care home by heartbroken husband Lucy Meck hits back as mum-shaming troll slams her over Roman's sleeping bag Britain could face 'London-style riots in DAYS' amid anger over lockdowns Pubs & restaurants 'may have to shut for schools to reopen fully in September' Mum shares adorable ‘pay packet’ builders gave to her six-year-old©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. "Households can check any updates in their area by going to South East Water reported “huge demand" on their network due to more people being at home. This results in fears of hosepipe bans being passed on from year to year. For instance February saw very high levels of rainfall. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF.