The decision from Yorkshire Water is perhaps unsurprising, given the county's reservoirs are currently just 55.8% full, which is 26.1% lower than they would usually be at this time of year; the Environmental Agency declared a drought in Yorkshire in June.
Yorkshire Water has issued a stark warning that the restrictions could remain in place until winter. Fines for breaking the ban can be as high as £1,000. But what activities are banned from Friday?
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If you run a company, however, there is no need to panic - your firm will be allowed to use a hosepipe for commercial purposes.
Those with a blue badge and those on Yorkshire Water’s Priority Services Register will be exempt from the ban. People on the WaterSure tariff for medical reasons will also be exempt.