SALFORD TO FACE A HOSEPIPE BAN THIS AUGUST AND FAILING TO COMPLY COULD LAND YOU WITH A £1000 FINE

Whilst we’ve all been enjoying the lovely hot weather and despite yesterday's deluge, the lack of rain and high demand for water means that the reservoirs which provide us with the refreshing H2O are now lower than they should be at this time of year.

With this in mind, United Utilities who provide us with the wet stuff has taken the decision to introduce a hosepipe ban across most of the North West on the 5th August. 

This means you won’t be allowed to use either a hosepipe, sprinkler or fill an Olympic sized swimming pool as they use an incredible amount of water.

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"We know hosepipe bans can be inconvenient but by taking these steps now we can make sure we have enough water for more essential things like drinking, washing and cooking."

The main restrictions include:

Watering a garden and/or plants using a hosepipe

Cleaning a private car, van, motorbike, trailer, caravan or leisure boat using a hosepipe

Filling or maintaining a domestic swimming pool, paddling pool or ornamental fountain

Cleaning walls or windows using a hosepipe

Using a water from a hosepipe for domestic recreational use

Cleaning paths or patios using a hosepipe

Cleaning other artificial outdoor surfaces using a hosepipe.

You can still use water outdoors if you:

Use tap water to fill a bucket or watering can

Use grey water, which is water that’s been used before ie bath water

Have your own water supply such as a private borehole.

Until the ban is introduced, if you’re able to avoid using garden sprinklers and hosepipes to water your lawns at this time it really will make a big difference.

Use a watering can instead or, even better, reuse any water from the home such as water from washing up bowls or bath water.

Those not following the ban could face criminal prosecution and a fine of up to £1,000. 

Whatever you can do to reduce your water usage will help to make sure there is enough water for everyone.