SO is supplied by
Southern Water
Southern Water's restriction covers Hampshire and the Isle of Wight only, and SO is inside it.
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.
Across the whole of Southern Water, the status is ban in force. Your area is the answer above.
- Started
- 10 July 2026
- Ends
- Until further notice
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.
Southern WaterStatus checked just nowpage dated 10 July 2026
We are an unofficial tracker, so Southern Water’s own notice is the version that legally applies to you.