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Hosepipe Ban Lifted? - Phil (11th May 2012 - 13:00:30) According to reputable news sources, various counties have lifted the hosepipe ban (following the wettest drought ever!). I have checked various Liphook postcodes on the water company website, all of which come back saying the hosepipe ban is lifted. Is that a conscensus view? Don't wish to have the 'water police' sent around if I finally wash my car! Obviously I am not encouraging excessive water consumption here, but would be grateful if others could triangulate this breaking news?

Re: Hosepipe Ban Lifted? - Jane G (11th May 2012 - 14:29:46) Phil Check who you are paying your water bill with before assuming anything! If I put my postcode in Liphook into the Southern Water website it tells me no restrictions are in place. BUT I pay my bill to South East Water who still have all restrictions in place!

Re: Hosepipe Ban Lifted? - Sarah (11th May 2012 - 17:29:26) South East Water still have the hosepipe ban in place, since much of their water comes from boreholes which have not yet been replenished by the rain.

Re: Hosepipe Ban Lifted? - H (21st May 2012 - 16:15:30) Can anyone advise whether I can use a pressure washer without being reported? This is to use on decking not plant watering but still use of water none the less. Some pressure washers will work directly from a water butt - worthwhile checking, but using it from the 'mains' would be illegal if you are a South East Water customer. It is surprising how little water a jet washer actually uses though, much less then just running a hose

Re: Hosepipe Ban Lifted? - Andy (21st May 2012 - 17:16:34) I used my pressure washer last week to clean my patio. It is a new patio, still under construction, and I contacted South East Water beforehand to check this was OK which apparently it is for Health & Safety reasons. They send out a letter confirming exemption. So, if you think you have a valid reason for using a jet washer, just give South East Water a call and ask them. I do suggest you do this before you use the washer though...

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