Hosepipe ban in Bristol (BS)
BS is supplied by Bristol Water and 1 other.
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.
Areas covered: The Bristol Water supply area covering Bristol and the surrounding area.
BWBristol Water·Status checked just now
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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.
WWWessex Water·Status checked just now·page dated 17 August 2026
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?
Bristol is served by Bristol Water. Wessex Water supplies parts of the surrounding area. Confirm your supplier on your water bill.