On 10/6/06 13:34, in article
, "VX"
wrote:

Can anyone explain what exactly is prohibited by a Drought Order? I need to
know since my water authority has now applied for one and it may come into
force in a couple of months.

Apparently a Drought Order prohibits "all non-essential use of water", and I
wonder how this applies to the gardener. Legally, what non-essential use of
water CAN be prohibited? Specifically, I'd like to know how this applies to:

* watering the garden with a watering can using mains water
* watering the garden with rainwater collected in a water butt with hose
irrigation OR with a watering can

If anyone can point me to the text of the relevant legislation that would be
good too....

Thanks for any help with this!

Usually it means you can't use a hosepipe connected to a tap to water your
garden or wash your car. Topping up of fishponds is permitted but whether
by hose or can may vary from area to area.

But the most important source of information will be your local water board
and/or your local council's web sites.

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Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
(email address on website)