Would you report somebody for using a hosepipe during a ban?

[BurntBroccoli]

Lots of people on FB saying they will continue using as much water as they please as they have “paid for it”.

Reservoir levels are at 55% capacity when normally it’s 89% and with much more hot weather to come, I’m worried that they will implement standpipes due to people being irresponsible.

No, and I very much doubt I’d even notice or care if I did.

The water companies haven’t been fixing leaks as they should so there is a drop in water levels and we get ripped off by paying more for the water they’ve wasted. It’s always on the news.

Last time we had a hosepipe ban the water company had the outside of their headquarters jetwashed. When challenged they said "because it was already booked"
It would have to be really quite egregious for me to report something like that.
Anyway, don't they use helicopters to (waste fuel) flying over to see if hosepipes are out?

Yes.
Lots of whataboutery but we will have water rations in twenty years according to article I read today and I I value my child’s future. So yes I’ll record and report. 👍🏼

Water situation report:
Dropping by nearly 10% every month…

No!

I checked our reservoir levels ( SWW) in the winter after the storms and they were at 100% almost across the board. The water companies have supported applications for more and more housing ( =income), but done nothing to increase supply to support the increased demand or manage the current dire state of the system with its leaks.

Yes it’s not looking good is it 😞.

Yes I saw that one.
I would have to say something of a neighbour was doing that! WTF!

Its if their disability means they can't water the garden with a watering can for example. Not supposed to used willy nilly just for the sake of it

It’s because they may not be able to manage a heavy watering can. My new one weighs a lot when full.

This. I wouldn't report anyone. I also won't be taking any notice of the ban either.

I wouldn't tell.

But also don't have a hosepipe ban

And how does wasting more water harm the water companies, while simultaneously not harming the general public?

No

How about we build more reservoirs in step with housebuilding in each area since the last new reservoir?
Unpopular opinion?
If we can't even maintain (dredge) existing reservoirs without emptying them then spare capacity is essential even to keep the same capacity available.

Excuse me. I wash my towels mid use.

large volume, repetitive behavior, perhaps.

a one off, no. Sometimes people have a decent reason to violate a rule. Using the hosepipe might be the most efficient use of resources to deal with a problem that can’t just be ignored.

Surely the key point is how much water you use. We have always had a water metre, buy A plus domestic appliances, have short showers not baths, if I want to water some plants ( can’t lift the watering can) why is that problematic if others are having daily baths, not using a water metre and using profligate appliances? Just make water metres compulsory and allocate a water allowance per person in the property based on the people living in the property. How they use their allowance is up to them.

No

It doesn't matter who owns the water companies, they still can't magic up water from nowhere. Climate change is here now. We will have drier summers and increasing periods of drought. We all have to do our bit because y'know, water is a vital resource. If we live our lives in a sustainable way, then those resources will be available to us all when we need them. That means planting for our changing climate, holding off from using a jetwash when it hasn't rained in a fortnight, and being mindful of what we use.

Yorkshire is officially in drought. The Pennine reservoirs are worryingly low. This is Woodhead, taken this morning.

Because they don't believe it, or don't understand how interconnected everything is so can't comprehend how it matters.

Also - everyone's got Doom Fatigue. It's got worse since the pandemic. People just think "oh here we go, more doom" and focus on how to make the current doom livable for themselves. It's hard to think of the big picture when you're overwhelmed and stressed and struggling.

No I wouldn’t. The water companies haven’t built any new reservoirs in 30 years I think. Some of this would be avoidable I think. They’ve had chances to increase infrastructure to keep up with growing population but have just prioritised profiteering and shareholders.

Disgusting. I wash mine before and after each use and daily while they're being stored waiting to be used. You are a slattern tbh and I expect you've all got raging impetigo and smell like wet dog all the time.

You'll be telling me you only change the sheets daily next. I change mine at midnight and again at 4am. Can't be too careful.

Not really no. If I couldn't use the hosepipe it would take hours and loads of physical effort to water the plants. Not that I've a massive garden but physically it would be extremely difficult.
So I wouldn't report someone as I wouldn't want anyone to report me.
If push came to shove I'd go without a shower or several to make sure my beloved plants didn't die!