Postcode district outlook

Hosepipe ban in WV3

The hosepipe ban position for the WV3 postcode district — 614 live postcodes, served mostly by Severn Trent Water — checked against the national index on 19 August 2026. This is an index check, not a prediction.

The answer for WV3

No ban listed

No Temporary Use Ban is listed in the national index for WV3. Severn Trent Water is the primary supplier.

Postcodes
614
Primary supplier
Severn Trent Water
Share of district
100%
Sectors
4

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

Garden watering decision · WV3

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
6.6 mm
Estimated requirement
7.3 mm
Rain covers of need
90%
Estimated remaining need
0.7 mm surplus

Rain and drying are fairly evenly balanced.

Estimate for an established mixed garden border · WV3 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 WV3

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.

  • Severn Trent Water

    Not listed100% of mapped units · high confidence · Full status page

Water resource zones near WV3

WV3 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 WV3 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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WV3 0 (170 postcodes)
WV3 7 (135 postcodes)
WV3 8 (117 postcodes)
WV3 9 (192 postcodes)

Local reservoir outlook

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

  • Clywedog Reservoir

    55.6% storage · observed 10 August 2026 · Detail

  • Derwent Valley reservoir group

    56.6% storage · observed 10 August 2026 · Detail

  • Severn Trent regional reservoir total

    65.3% storage · observed 10 August 2026 · Detail

Hosepipe ban rules for WV3

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.