Your Garden Doesn't Have to Die During a Hosepipe Ban
9M+ UK residents affected by bans. Drip irrigation systems are legally exempt.
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The Exemption Most Gardeners Don't Know About
— Water Use (Temporary Bans) Order 2010
A Johgee 4-Zone Smart Timer paired with a drip line meets every requirement: built-in timer, pressure-reducing valve compatible, drip-to-soil delivery, and fully automatic. Water your garden legally — even during a ban.
What UK Gardeners Are Saying
Maybe Thames Water could repair some leaks. 200 billion litres leaked last year, but I'm the villain for watering my tomatoes?
It takes me an extra hour and a half to water the garden with a watering can. My back is killing me.
Switched to drip irrigation two years ago. My water bill halved and I've never worried about a ban since.
Disabled gardeners can't easily carry watering cans. The exemption for drip systems is a lifeline, but nobody tells you about it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are drip irrigation systems exempt from hosepipe bans?
Yes. Drip or trickle irrigation systems fitted with a pressure-reducing valve and a timer that place water directly onto the soil surface are legally exempt from Temporary Use Bans under the Water Use (Temporary Bans) Order 2010.
Can I use a garden water timer during a hosepipe ban?
A timer alone on a hosepipe or sprinkler is still banned. However, a timer used as part of a drip or trickle irrigation system with a pressure-reducing valve is exempt. The Johgee 4-Zone Smart Timer paired with a drip line meets all exemption criteria.
What can I use to water my garden during a ban?
Watering cans and buckets, water from water butts (rainwater), drip irrigation systems with timer and pressure-reducing valve, grey water from household use, and water from private wells or boreholes.
How much is the fine for breaking a hosepipe ban?
The maximum fine is £1,000 in England and Wales. Water companies usually issue warnings before prosecution.
Is there a hosepipe ban in my area right now?
Bans vary by water company and region. Check your water company’s website or the Consumer Council for Water at ccw.org.uk for the latest restrictions.
Don't Let Your Garden Die This Summer
The Johgee Smart 4-Zone Controller is hosepipe ban exempt, with free next-day delivery.
