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Such bans may be put in place by Local Government s, or by a State Government . In the latter case, local authorities often still can enact more restrictive restrictions. Such a ban is usually enacted during Drought s, to preserve water for essential uses such as Drinking and Flushing Toilet s, as well as for Firefighting . If there is a Water Main break, or a problem with a Water Tower or other Reservoir , a ban may be enacted on a very local and temporary basis. Bans that control water and plant uses can be permanent. Violation of such restrictions usually brings a warning at first, then a Fine , and finally the cutoff of the water to the home or Business if it continues. Enforcement is generally by the local water authority or even from Police . Businesses that use water as a critical part of their operations are usually not Exempt . This includes Car Wash , Plant Nurseries , and other Landscaping companies. A typical restriction on a car wash would be to Recycle the water. Typical restrictions include:
The use of Drip Irrigation systems may or may not be exempt from the restrictions, or be less restricted than normal Water Sprinklers . Using Native Vegetation , such as Xeriscaping in Desert locations, avoids having to water in the first place. Using Greywater or stored Runoff from a roof Gutter downspout is also an alternative for trees and Shrub s, but not for large expanses of Grass , which would be difficult to cover. COUNTRIES England A ''hosepipe ban'' is a British term for a Water Restriction placed on the customers of a Water Company to prevent them from using Hosepipe s, particularly for watering their Garden s. The provider sometimes states that their customers are not allowed to use a Sprinkler or unattended hosepipe for a few days (or longer), though commonly a total ban is enacted. Commercial customers are usually exempt in order to prevent loss of earnings or other such problems. The water industry usually places such restrictions on their customers during Drought s or when the Reservoirs supplying the water are becoming empty. Customers that ignore the ban are usually warned and, in the UK , can face a fine of up to £1000. This power was given to the companies by the Water Industry Act 1991 . SEE ALSO REFERENCES EXTERNAL LINKS
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