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Hosepipe ban in Swindon (2026)

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It depends on your exact address in Swindon. We could not confirm a single verdict, so check your postcode.

Swindon has no hosepipe ban. Much of the town is a Wessex Water area rather than Thames Water, which is why the Thames Valley ban does not automatically cover it; check your postcode where the boundary runs.

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We could not confirm Wessex Water’s current status from their own page, so we are not asserting a restriction. Check with your supplier before using a hosepipe.

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Areas covered: The Wessex Water supply area across the south west of England.
Wessex WaterStatus checked yesterday by handpage dated 2 July 2026

We are an unofficial tracker, so Wessex Water’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. Swindon is billed by Wessex Water, 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 Swindon?

It depends on your exact address in Swindon. We could not confirm a single verdict, so check your postcode.

Which water company supplies Swindon?

Swindon is supplied by Wessex Water. 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.