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Hose ban Hose ban what can you do? Some area water authorities have issued hose pipe bans what can you do? The following is in relation to ponds fountains and water gardens only. It is also not to be taken as the word of the law. Here are some general questions. Do I have to drain my pond water feature or fountain? NO! the ban is only concerned with water use. If you already have a full pond, water feature or fountain you do not have to drain it since it is already full. My pond is losing water can i use a hose just to "top it up?" NO because you are using a hose. If your pond etc is losing water you should find out why and cure that. You may want to see this I have just brought a water feature, I know I can't use a hose what can i do to fill it? Simple answer is a bucket or watering can, most water features have a sump that can hold a couple of gallons at most. Can i use old washing up water to refill my pond etc? NO, any "used water" will contain chemicals / detergents that will kill any fish / wild life, MY fountain / water feature has no livestock can i use old washing up water to fill that? No, because any aeration be it a jet or waterfall will agitate the detergent and you will end up with a feature full of foam / bubbles and need loads of clean water to get it out Can i use water from a water butt? Tough one this, as it depends on the water clarity / condition, water stored in a water butt can become full of grit, etc from roof tiles, if you want to use it for a water feature i would suggest you filter it first, ladies stockings are actually quite good for this. The water may also be stagnant so i would not add it to a pond unless you are 100% sure Can i store rainwater for future use? You can store rainwater in a water butt, but remember its rainwater, never been filtered or chlorinated, so it is NOT fit to drink, also some local water authorities classify more than say a few water butts as "rainwater harvesting" this they do not allow since in effect you are stopping water from going back to the earth to create small streams/ rivers etc where the water came from in the first place. Can some one tell me? You can buy bottled water that has (so its claimed) been filtered through xyz type rock over thousands of years, so why does it have a sell by date on the bottle? (to date no one has been able to answer)
If in doubt please check with your local water authority (preferably via their website) You may also wish to see the Environment agency website 248 301006
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