Here’s the good news: you are not banned from using water indoors. Showers, baths, flushing the loo, and running the dishwasher are all fine. You can still fill a watering can from the tap and water your plants by hand – just don’t attach that can to a hose.
Hand-washing your car with a bucket and sponge is perfectly legal. It’s also a great arm workout and saves you £12 at the car wash. Plus, it gives you an excuse to blast Grease on the radio while scrubbing the wheel arches.
Fun Fact: The Paddling Pool Loophole
Ever noticed people filling paddling pools with a bucket? That’s not just for nostalgia. The ban applies only to hosepipes, not to containers filled by hand. So yes, you can still splash about – just bring a bit of elbow grease to the party.
