Is there a hosepipe ban in Birmingham? Rules explained as region in drought

What's OnWhat's On NewsBirmingham weatherBrummies are being asked for follow certain guidance11:19, 11 Aug 2026Birmingham, along with other regions, have repeatedly been plunged into 30C temperatures this summer, leading to hosepipe bans across the country.‌So far, Birmingham has managed to avoid an official hosepipe ban, unlike large parts of central, southern, and eastern England, as well as Wales.‌Water in Birmingham and the wider West Midlands is supplied by Severn Trent Water, which currently has no restrictions in place.‌READ MORE: Solihull mum 'heartbroken' over dog's 'murder' as pet's tragic final moments revealedThe company has not implemented a hosepipe ban across its region since 1995.Even when water companies in other parts of the UK, such as Thames Water or Anglian Water, intr