Bob Eager wrote:
"Mark" wrote:
Nigel Molesworth wrote in
Empty the thing out, clean and refill.
Can't hosepipe ban, see above.

"The hosepipe ban will apply to watering plants and car washing at
residential addresses, but there will be no restrictions on using a hose to
fill up a swimming pool"
http://www.poolstore.co.uk/ishop/691/shopscr453.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/4870940.stm

It varies, depending on the water company.

Really? Why do you think that?