Hampshire, Water Supply Restrictions

Southern Water Hampshire region

Independent Water Networks Ltd (IWNL) gives notice that, pursuant to sections 76 and 76Aof the Water Industry Act 1991, the following uses of water supplied by IWNL are restricted. 1. Watering a garden using a hosepipe 2. Cleaning a private motor-vehicle using a hosepipe 3. Watering plants on domestic or other non-commercial premises using a hosepipe 4. Cleaning a private leisure boat using a hosepipe 5. Filling or maintaining a domestic swimming or paddling pool 6. Drawing water, using a hosepipe, for domestic recreational use 7. Filling or maintaining a domestic pond using a hosepipe 8. Filling or maintaining an ornamental fountain 9. Cleaning walls, or windows, of domestic premises using a hosepipe 10. Cleaning paths or patios using a hosepipe 11. Cleaning other artificial outdoor surfaces using a hosepipe This notice, and further details concerning the prohibitions, current drought and water efficiency advice may be found on IWNL website at

Water use restrictions will start at 00:01 on 12th August 2022 and continue until further notification. The restriction applies in the areas of supply of Chilmington Green (TN23), Cockering Road (CT1), Turners Hill Road (RH19), Sutton Road (ME17), Sportsman's Farm (ME19), Thanet Way (CT5) and North Whiteley (SO30, SO32).