Postcode district outlook
Hosepipe ban in BS3
The hosepipe ban position for the BS3 postcode district — 979 live postcodes, served mostly by Bristol Water — checked against the national index on 19 August 2026. This is an index check, not a prediction.
The answer for BS3
No Temporary Use Ban is listed in the national index for BS3. Bristol Water is the primary supplier.
- Postcodes
- 979
- Primary supplier
- Bristol Water
- Share of district
- 100%
- Sectors
- 6
Water-supply boundaries can cross postcode districts. View the official notice · Check an exact postcode for a definitive answer
Garden watering decision · BS3
Check the soil first
Check backRain should cover most needs. Water only where the top few centimetres of soil still feel dry.
- Forecast period
- Next five days
- Forecast rain
- 5.8 mm
- Estimated requirement
- 6.9 mm
- Rain covers of need
- 84%
- Estimated remaining need
- 1.1 mm surplus
Rain and drying are fairly evenly balanced.
Estimate for an established mixed garden border · BS3 district · updated 19 Aug, 15:00
The answer compares the latest Met Office forecast with an estimated garden water need. It is guidance, not a precise measurement, and a hosepipe ban always takes priority.
Water suppliers covering BS3
The supplier split is mapped from the district’s centroid across the published water resource zones and is a guide, not an address-level guarantee.
Bristol Water
Not listed100% of mapped units · high confidence · Full status page
Water resource zones near BS3
BS3 maps to the water resource zone below. Zones are the official planning areas suppliers use to report how much water they have.
Find your exact postcode
Every live postcode in BS3 is listed below. Choose one to open its local water outlook, or use the search box to find a specific address.
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BS3 1 (217 postcodes)
BS3 2 (191 postcodes)
BS3 3 (158 postcodes)
BS3 4 (206 postcodes)
BS3 5 (181 postcodes)
Local reservoir outlook
The most recent published reservoir readings for the suppliers serving this district:
Hosepipe ban rules for BS3
The rules that apply depend on your supplier’s notice. The general position: watering cans and buckets stay allowed, while a hosepipe connected to the mains is restricted during a Temporary Use Ban.
This is an index check, not a prediction. The postcode inventory comes from ONSPD Open Geography (onspd-latest-postcode-centroids), and the supplier split is mapped from district centroids. For a legally reliable answer for your address, use the exact-postcode checker or the supplier’s own checker.