Hosepipe Bans Are Back; Here’s How to Stay Ahead of the Drought with 20% Off Water Butts
Published: July 2025 | Rainwater Terrace Water Butts
As the UK enters another summer of increasingly common water restrictions, the announcement of new hosepipe bans across parts of England is making headlines once again. If you’ve seen the reports from BBC News and The Independent, you’ll know this isn’t just a one-off hosepipe bans are becoming the new normal.
At Rainwater Terrace, we’ve seen a surge in demand from forward-thinking gardeners and homeowners who want to stay in control of their water supply, even during periods of drought. With our modular, space-saving water butts, you can collect and store rainwater every time there’s even a short burst of rainfall keeping your garden hydrated without breaking the rules.
Why Are Hosepipe Bans Becoming So Frequent in the UK?
Due to climate change, the UK is now experiencing hotter, drier summers, and many water companies are struggling to keep up. Despite the country’s reputation for wet weather, infrastructure problems and changing rainfall patterns mean that supplies can’t always meet demand.
In fact, current hosepipe bans affect millions of people in England, with restrictions on watering gardens, washing cars, and filling paddling pools. And with reservoirs low and temperatures rising, it’s likely more regions will follow.
Short Rainfall = Full Water Butts
One of the biggest misconceptions is that you need constant rain to benefit from a water butt this simply isn’t true. Even a brief overnight shower can fill a water butt thanks to the large surface area of your roof. When you install a Rainwater Terrace water butt, you can collect tens of litres of free rainwater, perfect for watering pots, planters, and borders during drought conditions.
Why Choose Rainwater Terrace?
We are a proud UK manufacturer of award-winning modular water butts that are not only practical, but also beautifully designed. Our systems include:
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Clip-on planters to grow herbs and flowers.
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Fast-flow taps and drain tubes to make filling watering cans easy.
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A modular stacking design for space-saving and expansion.
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UV-stable, high-quality plastic that lasts for years.
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Easy installation and maintenance.
Whether you're looking to reduce your reliance on mains water, grow your garden sustainably, or just be prepared, a Rainwater Terrace is the ideal solution.
Get 20% Off Today; Stay Ahead of the Drought
To help UK households stay drought-ready, we’re offering 20% off all Rainwater Terrace water butts for a limited time. Use the code BAN20 at checkout on www.rainwater-terrace.com and join thousands of others harvesting rainwater before the next ban hits your area.
Conclusion: Don’t Wait for the Next Ban Be Ready
Hosepipe bans aren’t going away in fact, they’re expected to become an annual event in many parts of the UK. Installing a water butt now is one of the simplest and smartest ways to prepare.
✅ Save water.
✅ Beat the ban.
✅ Get 20% off with code BAN20.