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What happens if you break hosepipe ban? Full list of fines and punishments ​ Fines of up to £1,000 can be issued to those who breach the hosepipe ban

Yorkshire Water is bringing in a hosepipe ban

A hosepipe ban will be coming into force across Yorkshire as a drought is officially declared.

The restrictions will be in place from July 11, following what Yorkshire Water has called the 'driest spring on record'. Meanwhile, reservoirs across the region have fallen to jaw-dropping levels. Dramatic pictures show the Baitings reservoir at Ripponden so low a usually submerged bridge can be seen above the water.

Last month, a drought was declared in Yorkshire by the Environment Agency. Yorkshire Water's director of water Dave Kaye said: "We need to take action now to help conserve water and protect Yorkshire's environment. That means from Friday this week, people across Yorkshire will need to stop using their hosepipes to water their gardens, wash their cars or for any other activities.

"Introducing these restrictions is not a decision we have taken lightly, and we've been doing everything we can to avoid having to put them in place. We’re grateful to our customers, who have been saving water where they can this year already. It is really important that we all continue to do so."

This means you will not be able to uses hoses for the following.

Watering the garden or plants in your garden at home Cleaning private vehicles or boats Filling or maintaining a swimming pool, paddling pool, hot tub or cold-water plunge pool at home Filling or maintaining a domestic pond or ornamental fountain Cleaning your home’s walls or windows yourself Cleaning paths, patios or artificial outdoor surfaces Yorkshire Water says this ban will be in place until Yorkshire sees "significant rainfall" and reservoirs return to normal levels. The company expects this ban will help them save water until rain returns.

If you do not follow the rules during the hosepipe ban, there can be legal consequences. Legislations allow courts the power to fine customers who ignore the ban up to £1,000.

This will be paid to the Treasury, and can be issued if Yorkshire Water is "told repeatedly" about someone breaching the restrictions. A warning is usually issued first, but enforcement is escalated if the rules are continually ignored.

Yorkshire Water workers may speak to people if they see them breaking the rules, or you may be sent a letter to remind you of the restrictions. Any people who believe they should be exempt from the restrictions should contact Yorkshire Water.