Yorkshire is the latest drought-hit region of the UK to be given a hosepipe ban.

The indefinite ban, introduced from Friday (August 26), is the result of low reservoir water levels after the recent period of hot, dry weather.

Some parts of Yorkshire have seen the lowest rainfall since records began more than 130 years ago, Yorkshire Water said.

But not everyone is restricted from using their hosepipe.

Here is everything you need to know about exemptions and limits during the hosepipe ban.

Who is exempt from Yorkshire Water’s hosepipe ban?

Blue badge holders, those on Yorkshire Water’s Priority Services register or WaterSure tariff for medical reasons, are excluded from the ban.  

Businesses – such as garden centres and car washes - will be allowed to use a hosepipe, providing the usage is directly related to a commercial purpose.

There are restrictions on using a hosepipe if not for essential commercial needs – so using a hosepipe to clean a path outside a business property, for example, would not be allowed.  

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Why is there a hosepipe ban – and when will it end?

Martyn Hattersley, head of demand management at Yorkshire Water, said: “The hot, dry, weather means that Yorkshire’s rivers are running low and our reservoirs are lower than we would expect for this time of year.”

“We’ve been doing everything we can to avoid putting in restrictions but unfortunately, they’re now necessary as part of our drought planning.”

Mr Hattersley added: “We’ll keep everyone updated on when it will end.”

What activities does the hosepipe ban cover?

Activities covered by the hosepipe ban include:

• Watering a garden using a hosepipe

• Cleaning vehicles or boats using a hosepipe

• Watering plants with a hosepipe

• Filling or maintaining a domestic swimming or paddling pool

• Drawing water, using a hosepipe, for domestic recreational use

• Cleaning walls or windows of domestic premises using a hosepipe

• Cleaning paths or patios using a hosepipe

• Cleaning other artificial outdoor surfaces using a hosepipe

Which areas are covered by Yorkshire Water's hosepipe ban?

Yorkshire Water's hosepipe ban covers West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, the East Riding of Yorkshire, part of North Lincolnshire, most of North Yorkshire and part of Derbyshire.

So whether you live in Bradford, Leeds or South Yorkshire, you still have to avoid using your hosepipe. 

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