"VX" wrote in message
s.com...
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.

Wyevale garden centre had some leaflets,which didn't seem to be just for my
area in West Sussex. Does say hosepipe ban don't know if that is the same as
drought orders. It stated:

'Contrary to popular belief, you can stilluse a garden hose - even under a
hosepipe ban- in accordance with the following restrictions:

WATERING CANS (pun intended)

You can use a GARDEN HOSE to:

Fill Watering cans, water butts, pressure sprayers and other empty
containers.

Connect a pressure washer to the outside tap

Fill up ponds and pools

Water a council allotment

supply water to garden showers and children's toys

Clean windows and buildings, including greenhouses.

WATERING CANNOTS

You cannot use a GARDEN HOSE to :

Water plants grass or the soil directly.

To wash cars

Being allowed to fill Water Butts really surprised me.
HTH
Sheila

Just found its on line as well after typing all that
http://www.wyevale.co.uk/savewater.asp