https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/southernwater/Recent content in southernwater on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 14 Jul 2026 05:15:26 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dwp-benefits-claimants-exempt-from-hosepipe-ban-under-new-watersure-rules/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:15:26 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dwp-benefits-claimants-exempt-from-hosepipe-ban-under-new-watersure-rules/Families receiving Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits can ignore recent hosepipe bans imposed by two water companies, thanks to new exemptions under the WaterSure tariff. Despite the restrictions coming into effect on Friday for Southern Water and Affinity Water customers, thousands of households classified under WaterSure are allowed continued hosepipe use. The WaterSure tariff supports customers who require higher essential water usage due to medical conditions, disabilities, or larger family sizes.