Parts of England have been told to snitch on their neighbours if they catch them repeatedly flouting a hosepipe ban. Sky News reports anyone taken to court for persistent breaches of restrictions on hosepipe bans, including watering a garden, cleaning a vehicle, washing windows, walls, paths or patios, faces a fine of up to £1,000.
Filling up a paddling pool, domestic pond or ornamental fountain is also prohibited. However, the measures will leave gardeners fuming in the heatwave as they face sanctions under Temporary Use Bans (TUBs).
Due to the sizzling temperatures, a hosepipe ban came into force yesterday (Friday) in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight - the first to be imposed in the region since 2012. South East Water is implementing a ban for its customers in Kent and Sussex from August 12, while Pembrokeshire in Wales will also be hit by a hosepipe ban from August 19.
