Hosepipe ban in Dartford (DA)

DA is supplied by Thames Water and 1 other.

Thames 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: 23 July 2026
Ends: Until further notice

Areas covered: The whole Thames Water drinking-water supply area, covering London, the Thames Valley and the home counties. Customers Thames Water serves for wastewater only, and customers supplied with drinking water by another company, are not affected.

Thames WaterStatus checked just nowpage dated 24 July 2026

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DA is supplied by

SES Water

No restrictions

No hosepipe ban applies. You can use a hosepipe and sprinkler as normal.

Areas covered: The SES Water supply area across east Surrey and parts of south London, Kent and West Sussex.

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Which of these applies to you?

Parts of DA (Dartford) are served by SES Water rather than Thames Water. Confirm your supplier on your water bill.