Drought and hosepipe ban position in Essex

Essex falls inside an active Temporary Use Ban area. The position below reflects the national index, not a prediction.

Suppliers serving Essex

  • Active banEssex & Suffolk Water

    All Essex & Suffolk Water customers

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  • Active banAnglian Water

    Anglian Water supply area, excluding Hartlepool

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What to do now

Essex & Suffolk Water covers much of Essex, with Anglian Water supplying parts of the north and the coast. An exact postcode check is needed to confirm the supplier and its current restriction.

Check a full postcode in Essex for your exact supplier and restriction, and view the national index for the full current list.