Hosepipe ban

[Deancosmos]

Hi all. A 2 part question, I am in an area currently under a drought order and I need to jetwash the patio as it's becoming mossy and dangerous. Am I allowed to do this? I have scoured the water company's website but can find no mention of patio cleaning. And, here's the crucial query ; what happens if I'm not allowed but do it anyway? Assuming somebody grasses me up, would the water people have to catch me wet-handed ? Do they give you a warning?

Your's furtively.

[jake-the-peg]

If you are under a drought order you cannot
http://www.thameswateruk.co.uk/UK/region/en_gb /content/FAQ/FAQ_000055.jsp
if you are under a hosepipe ban you can
http://www.thameswateruk.co.uk/UK/region/en_gb /content/FAQ/FAQ_000051.jsp

Just don't water the lawn with it

I don't think you'll get a warning

Will you prosecute me if I still use my hosepipe or sprinkler?

All violations of water use restrictions will be taken seriously and this could include a �1000 fine.

[Deancosmos]

Thanks jake. I still cannot find anything covering patio cleaning. It only mentions cleaning the exterior of buildings.

[steviep165]

i would phone your relevant council and see what the score is regarding health and safety issues. espesh if your patio or drive is on a slope.

[jake-the-peg]

I think it's reasonable to assume exterior of buildings covers patios

[Deancosmos]

Thanks guys. You're probably right Jake. Will anyone on here grass on me now ?