When is a hose not a hose?

We all know that using a hose of any description on a Bristol allotment is banned. 
Even though filling a can from a water butt containing saved rainwater as in the photo below has little if any pressure. But Bristol City Council allotment officials insist that any spray emmitted from the outlet could contain Legionella bacteria and if inhaled by the user could prove fatal. Doing so on your plot, could without question cost you your tenancy.

Conversely, pressure sprayers are not prohibited by Bristol City Council.
This crop of brussel sprouts is being sprayed with potato water to reduce whitefly, it does help. This practice seems innocent enough, but look closely at the photo below. 

The sprayer is connected to the lance by nothing less than a HOSE!!
The inset, circled red clearly shows the aerosol, which could be inhaled by the user and is possibly lethal, officials say.

The two photos in this post is a questionable example of when is a hose not a hose and which is potentially more dangerous, if at all.

We call upon Bristol City Council officials by petition to reconsider their blanket ban of hosepipes on allotments. 

It is predominantly accepted that hosepipes cannot be connected to a mains supply to water crops. 

It is acknowledged that increased rainwater saving is and must be an essential part of plot management wherever possible. 

If you agree that an urgent review of hosepipe useage on your allotment is required please consider supporting our petition today. Thanks.

For more information and to Sign The Petition.