Water Water everywhere please...

Fri 31 Jul, 13:42

It applies to the house.

Fri 31 Jul, 13:40

Exemptions to the ban only apply directly to the individual and can't be passed on, so both you and your 'young person' could be liable for fines if you do this (apart from the rights and wrongs).

Fri 31 Jul, 05:53

I agree with Leslie that I'm certain I use more water while using a watering can. I wonder if anyone has actually carried out tests on this. 

Thu 30 Jul, 22:41

Watering the garden is good for the wildlife. The ground is so dry, food is scarce for birds. Bees, butterflies etc. need water.  Young trees especially need water. Not everyone can carry watering cans filled with water. Or have the strength to carry out the water from washing up.

I find you use more water when using a watering can.

Perhaps if Thames water had cleared up all the leaks, not filled the rivers with sewage.There might be more water.

Thu 30 Jul, 18:26

I was just wondering if there is some special reason why your garden needs watering? The email I received from Thames Water confirming my exemption from the hosepipe ban also strongly recommended using water responsibly. Watering  a domestic garden every night in these circumstances is really not acceptable. We have a duty to use scarce resources sensibly.

If there is some particular issue that I am not aware of regarding your watering plans, I apologise.

Thu 30 Jul, 17:31

Is there some young person willing to water my garden each evening while the rain holds off?  The hosepipe ban does not apply to me, Jennie Jones.  Rates negotiable.