[Misc] 2022 Drought - Hosepipe ban imminent?

[Mr Bridger]

I do - to fill up the paddling pool.

I then use this to water the garden after a few days when the water is manky, using a bucket / watering can.

You can still do that via a watertwo diverter and not contravene any hose pipe ban because it’s filling your bath first inside, then just divert it outside.
That’s the reason it’s called a watertwo, as your using the water twice.

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

It needs to piss down for 4 or 5 days.

 

[Mr Putdown]

You can still do that via a watertwo diverter and not contravene any hose pipe ban because it’s filling your bath first inside, then just divert it outside.
That’s the reason it’s called a watertwo, as your using the water twice.

So any unscrupulous gardener can just buy one of these and water away to his hearts content by just running the taps into the bath without putting the plug in?

 

[beorhthelm]

hosepipe should come into effect automatically 1st July until end Aug. maybe even all year round. one of the most idiotic things we do in modern world, process water fit for human consumption then throw it on our lawns.

 

[Mr Putdown]

hosepipe should come into effect automatically 1st July until end Aug. maybe even all year round. one of the most idiotic things we do in modern world, process water fit for human consumption then throw it on our lawns.

Agreed. Mind you it’s similarly crazy that we use potable water to flush our toilets.

 

[Mr Bridger]

So any unscrupulous gardener can just buy one of these and water away to his hearts content by just running the taps into the bath without putting the plug in?

Well yes, but if your having a bath or shower anyway why let it go down the drain when you can water your garden with it.
Helps if you’re on a water meter as well.

 

[goldstone]

So the water companies are unable to supply us with the water we need after a couple of months of dry weather.

How are they going to supply the thousands of new homes being built all over the country?

 

[bluenitsuj]

Once the water companies get their own house in order and stop the leaks wasting millions of gallons then they can talk about a hose pipe ban.

 

[golddene]

Keep watering those gardens during any hosepipe ban. https://watertwo.co.uk/

Absolutely Mr B, problem is I live in a bungalow with all wastewater pipes underfloor, I have taken to leaving bath water in the bath and baling it out once cool with a bucket and distributing around the garden. Time consuming and heavy work but worthwhile to keep bills down and my lawns don’t seem to mind !

 

[Justice]

Car washes lines of cars getting jet washed which isn’t great for the rubber seals will keep on going no doubt.

 

[Mr Bridger]

Once the water companies get their own house in order and stop the leaks wasting millions of gallons then they can talk about a hose pipe ban.

Most are getting there but it’s not an overnight job.
Anglian water have started fitting smart water meters that you can connect your phone via an app. This gives real-time data back to them and shows if you have a leak as the meter will still register through the night during sleeping hours.
I’ve got so much work through this through leak detection, I’ve given up any normal plumbing jobs and just do this now.
Once they’ve identified you have a leak, even minor, like a dripping tap or toilet overflow they will contact you to make you aware, so you get it fixed.
If the leak is substantial say underground, where you cannot see it, they will issue you with a waste water notice where you have to get the leak fixed within 30 days.

 

[Neville's Breakfast]

No hose pipe ban up here and there won’t be one. It hasn’t stopped raining for a fortnight. We are also in for another week of it.

 

[happypig]

Keep watering those gardens during any hosepipe ban. https://watertwo.co.uk/

Not seen this before, thank you. Will get one fitted when we have our shower room fitted out

 

[worthingseagull123]

Better give the car a good wash tomorrow.

 

[Is it PotG?]

https://news.sky.com/story/south-east-water-announces-hosepipe-and-sprinkler-ban-for-customers-in-kent-and-sussex-12664588



Starts 12 August.

 

[boik]

So the water companies are unable to supply us with the water we need after a couple of months of dry weather.

How are they going to supply the thousands of new homes being built all over the country?

But it's not the water we NEED. It's the water that we're used to wasting. Water should be regarded as precious, but people throw it away and then complain when they're told that they shouldn't be throwing it away.

 

[Giraffe]

So just Southern Water holding firm for the moment? I guess they will follow soon given they are now squashed on both sides.

 

[Mellor 3 Ward 4]

But it's not the water we NEED. It's the water that we're used to wasting. Water should be regarded as precious, but people throw it away and then complain when they're told that they shouldn't be throwing it away.

You're absolutely right - water is precious and should be treated as such - however we have plenty of water in the UK - just not all in the right place - we need a fully functioning 'National Grid' for water supply.

It's a shame that the water companies have such appalling records on leakage rates - savings on water by issuing a hosepipe ban is a drop in the ocean compared to leakage rates.

The South East is gong to have massive issues with water shortages in the future unless between them the water companies do something about leakage rates/building new reservoirs and the housing developers are made to ensure they build houses in the right places - i.e. where they can guarantee supply.

 

[maffew]

So just Southern Water holding firm for the moment? I guess they will follow soon given they are now squashed on both sides.

I just got this from them
The use of a hosepipe or sprinkler will be restricted from Friday 12th August for our customers in Kent and Sussex...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-62404637

 

[LamieRobertson]

I just got this from them
The use of a hosepipe or sprinkler will be restricted from Friday 12th August for our customers in Kent and Sussex...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-62404637

So southern water customers in Sussex no ban currently