Anglian Water has again confirmed that there are no current plans to introduce a hosepipe ban across Norfolk and the wider region. (Image: PA Wire/PA Images)
Norfolk farmers have called for the introduction of a hosepipe ban for the county, to bring it into line with other parts of the country and to help preserve supplies.
Anglian Water insists it currently has no plans for one here, although it says it is constantly monitoring the situation.
So if one is brought in here, what would it mean?
Restrictions can vary between water providers but generally a ban means people are not allowed to use hosepipes, anything that connects to one, or an outside tap.
That in turn means they can't use a hosepipe to
- water a garden or plants
- fill a paddling or swimming pool
- clean a car
- fill a pond
- clean walls or windows
There tend to be exceptions however, such as:
- to water a new lawn within 28 days of it being laid
- for business use
- to fill pools needed for medical treatment
- to fill a fountain used for religious practices
- to top up a fishpond
Anyone breaking the rules can face fines of up to £1,000.
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