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Hosepipe ban in Nottingham (2026)

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No legal ban. Nottingham's supplier has asked people to save water voluntarily, but there is no restriction and no fine.

Nottingham, on the River Trent, is a Severn Trent area with a voluntary appeal rather than a ban; the Trent and Derwent supply the city.

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Voluntary appeal

There is no legal restriction and no fine. Severn Trent has asked customers to save water where they can.

Started
7 July 2026
Ends
Until further notice
Areas covered: The Severn Trent supply area across the Midlands.
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We are an unofficial tracker, so Severn Trent’s own notice is the version that legally applies to you.

What this means at your address

A hosepipe ban is set by your water company, not your council, and most bans cover only part of a company’s area. Nottingham is billed by Severn Trent, so its rules are the ones that apply here, but the boundary can run through a town: your postcode is the only certain answer.

Whatever the status, a watering can, a bucket and collected rainwater are never restricted. See what you can still do and how the fine works.

Common questions

Common questions

Is there a hosepipe ban in Nottingham?

No. Nottingham's supplier Severn Trent has a voluntary water-saving appeal, not a ban, so there is no restriction and no fine.

Which water company supplies Nottingham?

Nottingham is supplied by Severn Trent. Your water bill confirms your supplier, and a ban is set per company, not per town, so the boundary can run through a town.

What is the fine for breaking a hosepipe ban?

Up to 1,000 pounds, imposed by a magistrates' court on conviction, not a fixed penalty set by the water company. In practice enforcement starts with a warning.