South East Water has announced a hosepipe ban which is now in force in areas of Kent and Sussex.
However, those with fish ponds can continue to top up ponds for animal welfare purposes.
The ban has the following exemption: “You must not use a hosepipe to fill or maintain a domestic pond. Exemptions – you may use a hosepipe to fill or maintain a pond if it is for the welfare of the fish or aquatic animals in the pond.”
