Can I fill a paddling pool during a hosepipe ban?
Filling or topping up a domestic swimming or paddling pool with mains water is commonly restricted during a Temporary Use Ban. The restriction targets the volume of water used, so smaller, non-refilled uses and stored rainwater are usually allowed.
Pools, paddling pools and ponds
Filling a paddling pool, swimming pool or garden pond from the mains is typically restricted during a Temporary Use Ban. Some notices allow filling on health grounds, for example paddling pools needed during a heat health alert.
- filling or topping up a paddling pool with mains water is usually restricted
- small non-refilled uses and stored rainwater are generally allowed
- pond maintenance needed for the welfare of fish may be exempt
Specific hosepipe ban questions
Check the exact notice for your supplier. Each ban has its own scope, dates and exemptions — see the current status per water company or check by postcode for your area.