The grounds of Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan's Essex mansion are still looking vibrant and lush despite the hosepipe ban brought on at the start of August.The couple's water supplier Essen and Suffolk Water announced a temporary ban after months of prolonged dry weather and dwindling water reserves.Aerial photographs show the land around the former TOWIE star and actress's renovated mansion, which they transformed after purchasing it for £1.3million in 2019.The five-bedroom property looks out on sprawling landscaped grounds with an outdoor swimming pool designed with an Ibiza-style feel.Eight other water companies have brought bans, which mean customers are legally prohibited from using hosepipes to water gardens or wash cars, patios or boats.There is no evidence Mark and Michelle have breached a ban, given there are many workarounds for watering grass such as using a watering can. They may also have an exemption. The grounds of Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan's Essex mansion are still looking vibrant and lush despite the hosepipe ban implemented at the start of August The couple's water supplier Essen and Suffolk Water announced a temporary ban after months of prolonged dry weather and dwindling water reservesThe Environment Agency has declared a drought across almost three-quarters of England, including Essex. The declaration followed exceptionally dry conditions, low river flows, depleted groundwater and continuing hot weather.Residents generally cannot use a hosepipe, sprinkler, pressure washer or automatic irrigation system for things such as watering gardens or lawns, washing cars, patios or boats, or filling swimming or paddling pools.Essex and Suffolk Water said the combined level of Hanningfield and Abberton reservoirs was around 69 per cent, below the normal level for that time of year, while demand had risen substantially during the heat.The Daily Mail have reached out to a representative for Mark and Michelle for comment. Michelle is currently busy filming with her co-star Tom Bateman on set of Harlan Coben's drama The Woods.The actress, 39, was seen giggling alongside the actor, 37, as they took a break from filming on Wednesday.Michelle is playing Lucy Silverfield in the dark Netflix drama, while Tom will star as barrister Paul 'Cope' Copeland. Aerial photographs show the land around the former TOWIE star and actress' renovated mansion, which they transformed after purchasing it for £1.3million in 2019 Michelle is currently busy filming with her co-star Tom Bateman on set of Harlan Coben's drama The Woods The actress is far from the first star to still be sporting a lush green lawn, with the acres surrounding Sir Rod Stewart's estate a stark contrast to the dry landscape Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia De Rossi recently won a planning battle to construct stables at their property, and they've managed to somewhat maintain their green lawn Soho Farmhouse is just about managing to maintain some green grass, despite being surrounded by thoroughly yellowed fields