Due to low rainfall coupled with exceptionally high temperatures, water companies are implementing their Drought Plans. This can include Temporary Use Bans (TUBs), commonly referred to as hosepipe bans. 

During periods of prolonged dry weather or drought, it is important to avoid unnecessary water use to help protect limited water resources.

Ancala Water Services follow the guidance of the Statutory Undertakers (the local Water Companies) and pass this guidance or temporary use ban (TUB) communication to all affected sites/ parties within Aquatrine Package A.

Excessive or non-essential use of water places additional pressure on water supplies, rivers, reservoirs, groundwaters etc. and the wider environment at a time when natural replenishment is significantly reduced. Some of the site's in Aquatrine Package A are on direct borehole or surface water abstractions (not imported water from the local Water Company), we will take the guidance of the Regulators if formal restrictions need to be applied, however, in the interim if these sites are in regions/ areas which are in drought and have a TUB in place we request the site's follow the same guidance and avoid unnecessary water use. By using water responsibly and eliminating avoidable wastage, individuals and organisations can help safeguard supplies for essential needs, support environmental resilience, and reduce the risk of water shortages and further restrictions.

AWS cascade the instructions for TUBs to impacted customers. The link below is for the current TUB to be enforced, this link will be updated when new information and updates are available: 

• Southern Water have published they are introducing a TUB to protect supplies in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight areas, effective from 00:01 Friday 10th July 2026 and prohibits the use of hosepipes and sprinklers across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Here is the link for further information –  Temporary Use Bans (TUBs) – Southern Water 

• Welsh Water have published they are introducing a TUB to protect supplies in west Wales and surrounding areas, effective from 10:00 Sunday 19th July 2026 which prohibits the use of hosepipes and sprinklers. Here is the link for further information – Hosepipe Ban | Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water

• South East Water has published they are introducing a TUB to protect supplies in Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire to join Kent where there are already restrictions. The restrictions will be in force from 00:01 on Saturday 25 July 2026. Here is the link for further information – Hosepipe ban in Kent | South East Water

• Thames Water have published that they are introducing a TUB to protect supplies across the whole of their area. The restrictions will be in force from 00:01 Thursday 23rd July 2026 which prohibits the use of hosepipes, sprinklers and pressure washers. Here is the link for further information – Temporary hosepipe ban | Thames Water 

• South West Water have published that they are introducing a TUB to protect supplies across the whole of their area. The restriction will be in force from 00:01 Saturday 08th August 2026 which prohibits the use of hosepipes, sprinklers and pressure washers. Here is the link for further information – Hosepipe ban | South West Water

• Wessex Water have published that they are introducing a TUB to protect supplies across the whole of their area. The restriction will be in force from 00:01 Tuesday 18th August 2026 which prohibits the use of hosepipes, sprinklers and pressure washers. Here is the link for further information – Hosepipe ban | Wessex Water

• Bristol Water have published that they are introducing a TUB to protect supplies across the whole of their area. The restriction will be in force from 00:01 Tuesday 27th August 2026 which prohibits the use of hosepipes, sprinklers and pressure washers. Here is the link for further information – Hosepipe ban – Bristol Water

Leakage management continues to be a top priority and AWS have developed a water efficiency poster which highlights top tips to conserve water (please see below), we hope you find this useful.