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