Postcode district outlook

Hosepipe ban in BS41

The hosepipe ban position for the BS41 postcode district — 196 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 BS41

No ban listed

No Temporary Use Ban is listed in the national index for BS41. Bristol Water is the primary supplier.

Postcodes
196
Primary supplier
Bristol Water
Share of district
100%
Sectors
2

Water-supply boundaries can cross postcode districts. View the official notice · Check an exact postcode for a definitive answer

Garden watering decision · BS41

Check the soil first

Check back

Rain 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 · BS41 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 BS41

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 BS41

BS41 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 BS41 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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BS41 8 (53 postcodes)
BS41 9 (143 postcodes)

Local reservoir outlook

The most recent published reservoir readings for the suppliers serving this district:

  • Blagdon Lake

    53.0% storage · observed 11 August 2026 · Detail

  • Bristol reservoir group

    59.0% storage · observed 11 August 2026 · Detail

  • Chew Valley Lake

    65.0% storage · observed 11 August 2026 · Detail

Hosepipe ban rules for BS41

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.