sprinkler ban

For instance, in the summer of 1977-1978, Perth was subject to a total sprinkler ban.

This was the first water restriction imposed on the state's most populous city since the total sprinkler ban in 1978.

Sprinkler bans are already being planned for many areas but not for Surrey.

Sutton Water Company has pointed out that it has imposed a sprinkler ban, not a hosepipe ban as stated in Tuesday's paper.

Bear a thought for the locals in the Sutton District Water Company area on the edge of London - they are still under a sprinkler ban.

Hosepipe or sprinkler bans have already been imposed by four water companies in the Thames area: Three Valleys, Essex, Sutton and East Surrey.

A trial winter (1 June - 31 August) sprinkler ban was introduced in 2009 by the State Government, a move which the Government later announced would be made permanent.

Those who don't take heed should remember that they can be fined up to £400 for ignoring a hosepipe or sprinkler ban, and up to £2,000 for ignoring a drought order.

Managing drought in England and Wales (PDF, 299KB) Find out if there are any hosepipe and sprinkler bans, non-essential drought orders or spray irrigation restrictions in place.