Hosepipe bans have been introduced by two water firms as scorching heatwave conditions continue - but not all of Essex will be affected.
The ban currently in force, introduced by Anglian Water due to ongoing heatwave conditions, covers most of the region, but not all areas fall under the restrictions.
Residents in much of Chelmsford, Basildon, Southend, Castle Point, and Rochford are exempt because they are supplied by Essex and Suffolk Water, not Anglian Water.
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A spokesman for Essex and Suffolk Water said: "Some of our neighbouring water companies have announced temporary use bans also known as hosepipe bans.
"As an Essex and Suffolk Water customer there is not a hosepipe ban in place, however we are still appealing to our customers to show restraint with their water use, to work with us and help save water.
"Because every drop saved is a drop that stays in our natural environment, where it belongs."
The Tendring area is also not included in Affinity Water’s restrictions, which will come into force from July 17, as it is part of the company’s East region, not the Central region where the ban applies.
Affinity Water’s Central region covers areas around Harlow, Saffron Walden, and Epping.
Anglian Water's ban covers five million customers across the east of England.
It started at 1am on Saturday and follows successive heatwaves after a record warm spring for England and Wales.
Residents unsure of their water supplier are encouraged to use the Water UK supplier checker at water.org.uk by entering their postcode for quick confirmation.
While a full ban is not in place in all areas, water companies continue to urge customers to conserve water wherever possible during the ongoing dry conditions.
