We’re in a hosepipe ban area but my neighbour is constantly using his hose to fill up his children's paddling pool.
I used mine to water the garden and shouted over the fence that I shouldn't be using it - but he was allowed to as he's exempt. Surely that's not right?
Sophie Warburton of This is Money replies: During periods of extreme weather, water companies can enforce a hosepipe ban to restrict usage and save supplies.
This means households are not allowed to use their hoses to water the garden, wash cars, clean windows or patios, fill swimming or paddling pools, or use jet washers.
Understandably, some people think this counterintuitive when there are plenty of leaks around the country that need fixing, and we are also being urged to stay hydrated and cool.
