Meanings of hosepipe bans in English

It looks likely that hosepipe bans could become more common in the future.

Widespread hosepipe bans are likely even before spring has begun.

Hosepipe bans are already in operation in many parts of the country.

Hosepipe bans will become increasingly regular until Irish Water grasps the "nettle" of leakage from decaying pipes in Dublin city, a climate expert has warned.