Hosepipe ban in Ipswich (IP)

IP is supplied by Anglian Water and 1 other.

Anglian 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: 11 July 2026
Ends: Until further notice

Areas covered: The Anglian Water supply area across the East of England, with Hartlepool explicitly excluded.

Anglian WaterStatus checked just nowpage dated 17 July 2026

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IP is supplied by

Essex & Suffolk 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: 3 August 2026
Ends: Until further notice

Areas covered: The entire Essex & Suffolk Water supply area, around 2 million customers.

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Which of these applies to you?

IP (Ipswich) is split between Anglian Water and Essex & Suffolk Water. They are separate companies despite the overlapping geography, so the supplier named on your water bill decides which rules apply to you.