Hosepipe ban EA!!

[Niall]

I think they rely alot on the nosey neighbours. If you live in a massive detached house with a 10ft brick wall around it and acres of land you probably wouldnt get caught.

If like me (...and most people) you live in residential area with 10+ houses overlooking your house then your bound to have a few nosey old coots who will be on the phone to the police if they see any hosepipery going on....

This. I think last time this happened, there was a form to fill out on their website.
Also I think if your on a meter, they monitor that. If your using a lot more than everyone else in your area with same size family ect, I think they will try and catch you out that way.