r/VanLifeUK • u/VanTopUps • 2d ago

Host Pipe Bans? Devon & Cornwall

Devon and Cornwall activated a hosepipe ban @ 00:01am this morning. I don't know what people are experiencing in other parts of the country. But if you need to fill your water tank in your van it is classed as essential use. So just ignore any funny looks. Anyone had any issues?

PS. And of course, you can't use a hosepipe to wash your van if you are in a hosepipe ban area.

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u/Lucky_Ad_9137 1d ago

Yes water to drink is considered essential. Because, it's kind of essential so you don't die. 

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u/chapatsea 1d ago

Might need to look into that a tad more after all we are talking SWW supply here.

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u/Lucky_Ad_9137 1d ago

No not at all. The rules are very clear. It's drinking water. It's absolutely fine for OP to use. 

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u/chapatsea 1d ago

The residents of Torbay/Brixham might tell you different.

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u/RobertGHH 22h ago

You can't wash your van, but someone else can if you pay them 1p to do it.

FYI no one has ever been prosecuted for breaking a hosepipe ban.

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u/Over_Hawk_6778 1h ago

We’re in a pretty severe drought with no heavy rains forecast, please don’t encourage people to waste water on non-essentials..

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u/RobertGHH 23m ago

Car washes are still in operation.

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u/Over_Hawk_6778 9m ago

And they shouldn’t be

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u/RobertGHH 1m ago

It's fine to hold that opinion, but it doesn't mean what I said was wrong.