Hosepipe ban in Guildford (GU)

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

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

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

Kent

from 3 July 2026

Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire

from 25 July 2026

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

GU is specifically excluded from Southern Water's restriction.

Your area is specifically excluded from Southern Water's ban, so no hosepipe restriction applies to you.

Across the whole of Southern Water, the status is ban in force. Your area is the answer above.

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

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

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