Last confirmed 29 days ago. We are re-checking Welsh Water’s notice. It is still shown because a restriction that has not been re-confirmed is safer to show than to hide, but their own notice is authoritative.
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
- 19 July 2026
- Ends
- Until further notice
Areas covered: A single supply zone in west Wales, about 33,000 properties: mid and south Ceredigion with parts of north Pembrokeshire and north Carmarthenshire. This is NOT a Wales-wide ban.
Welsh WaterStatus checked 28 days ago by handpage dated 3 August 2026
We are an unofficial tracker, so Welsh Water’s own notice is the version that legally applies to you.