YouGov poll shows some would break restrictions to water crops or help wildlife, while 10% would report neighbors
Over 10% of UK households would defy hosepipe ban, survey finds
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More than one in 10 households in England say they would ignore a hosepipe ban, according to a YouGov survey. The survey found that while most people would comply, a significant minority would not, with some citing concerns about watering food crops and supporting wildlife. Additionally, about 10% of respondents said they would report a neighbor for using a hose during a ban.
The survey comes as water companies have imposed restrictions in some areas due to dry conditions. Under the rules, households can use watering cans, and hosepipes are still allowed for watering food crops at home or on allotments when using a watering can is impractical. Other reasons for ignoring the ban included worries about fruit and vegetables going to waste and the need to support garden wildlife.
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More than one in 10 householders do not intend to abide by hosepipe ban.
reliability low1/5 sourcesSome 10% of householders said they would report a neighbour using a hose in their garden while a ban was in place, a YouGov survey found
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Households subject to a ban can use a watering can, and using a hosepipe is still allowed to water food crops at home or on an allotment when using a watering can is not practical.
according to The IndependentOther reasons given for ignoring a ban were concerns about fruit and vegetables going to waste because they were too difficult to water with a watering can, and to support wildlife in the garden.
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More than one in 10 householders do not intend to abide by hosepipe ban.
omitted byCentercovered byLeft sideRight sideSome 10% of householders said they would report a neighbour using a hose in their garden while a ban was in place, a YouGov survey found
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