Can you use an irrigation system during a hosepipe ban?

One question has been nagging at me since Thames Water announced a hosepipe ban last week: Can you use an irrigation system during a hosepipe ban?

I’ve already explored the rules around using an outside tap during a hosepipe ban, and as it turns out, there are a few workarounds – but what about an irrigation system?

Well, it depends on the type of irrigation system you have. Sprinklers, for example, are an absolute no-no – but there are one or two exceptions that, depending on your region, might just be the loophole you need to keep your garden hydrated. Here’s what you need to know.