Hosepipe ban in Bournemouth (BH)

BH is supplied by Bournemouth Water and 1 other.

Bournemouth Water

Last confirmed: no restrictions – checked 29 days ago.

We’re re-checking Bournemouth Water’s notice now, so we are not asserting that status today. Their own notice is authoritative. Check it before using a hosepipe.

Check with your supplier

Areas covered: The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole conurbation and surrounding parts of east Dorset and west Hampshire, covering the BH postcode area.

Bournemouth WaterStatus checked 28 days ago by handpage dated 17 August 2026

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BH is supplied by

Wessex Water

Ban in force

You cannot use a hosepipe or sprinkler at home. A watering can or bucket is still fine, and the maximum fine is £1,000.

Started: 18 August 2026
Ends: Until further notice

Areas covered: The entire Wessex Water water-supply area: Bath, Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire, with parts of Gloucestershire and Hampshire.

Wessex WaterStatus checked just nowpage dated 17 August 2026

Wessex Water's own notice Alert me when this changes

We are an unofficial tracker, so Wessex Water’s own notice is the version that legally applies to you.

Which of these applies to you?

Drinking water in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole conurbation comes from Bournemouth Water, a South West Water trading name. Wessex Water handles sewerage here, and supplies water at the edges of the BH area. Confirm your supplier on your water bill.