00:00A hosepipe ban, as the name implies, is a restriction on the use of hosepipes.
00:05These bans are introduced by water companies to help conserve water during times of high demand
00:10and low supply. Anyone caught using a hosepipe during a ban may be fined up to £1,000.
00:19There are several exceptions to the ban and the exact details can be found on each water
00:23company's website. Common exemptions typically include individuals who are registered as disabled,
00:31hold a blue badge or are listed on a water company's priority service register,
00:36businesses that rely on hosepipes as part of their operation such as car washes or garden centres,
00:43ponds where hosepipes are necessary to ensure the welfare of fish or other aquatic animals,
00:48pools used for medical treatment, ornamental fountains used for religious purposes,
00:53food crops and allotments or home gardens where watering by can is not reasonably practical.
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