We could not confirm South East Water’s current status from their own page, so we are not asserting a restriction. Check with your supplier before using a hosepipe.
Areas covered: The entire South East Water supply area, under two separate legal notices. Kent has been in force since 00:01 on Friday 3 July 2026. Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire come into force at 00:01 on Saturday 25 July 2026.
SEWSouth East Water·Status checked yesterday
We are an unofficial tracker, so South East Water’s own notice is the version that legally applies to you.
We could not confirm Southern Water’s current status from their own page, so we are not asserting a restriction. Check with your supplier before using a hosepipe.
Areas covered: The Hampshire and Isle of Wight supply area ONLY, about 1 million customers. Southern Water's Sussex and Kent customers are not covered.
SWSouthern Water·Status checked yesterday by hand·page dated 10 July 2026
We are an unofficial tracker, so Southern Water’s own notice is the version that legally applies to you.
Which of these applies to you?
ME (Medway) splits between South East Water and Southern Water. South East Water's ban covers Kent; Southern Water's does NOT cover its Kent customers. Confirm your supplier on your water bill.