Tenterfield Shire Council will raise its water restrictions to level three this coming Monday 21 January.
Shire CEO Terry Dodds said the current weather forecast, quality of water at the depleted dam level, ability to filter more turbid water, current water demand, the quality and quantity of water from the bore and evaporation rates were all factored into the decision.
“Council may have to enact Level 4 or Level 5 restrictions earlier than would normally be anticipated, dependent on evaporation rates, which are being monitored closely,” Mr Dodds said.
“To assist ensuring our dam water is the best quality possible, council will be installing aeration devices very shortly.
“Council asks all users to understand it is for the good of the whole community to adhere to the restrictions and conserve water.”
Level 3 restrictions for domestic…
• No use of fixed hoses or sprinklers for gardening or washing cars/hard surfaces
• Restricted use of approved micro sprays/garden watering systems to 1 hour, limited between 6.30pm and 7.30pm daily Daylight Saving Time, and between 4.30pm and 5.30pm Eastern Standard Time
• Restricted use of hand held hoses to 2 hours a day, limited between 5.30pm and 7.30am Daylight Saving Time and between 4.30pm and 6.30 am Eastern Standard Time
• The filling of swimming pools and spas is banned. Topping up permitted
• Washing of hard surfaces by bucket only
Level 3 restrictions for public/commercial…
• Public gardens, sporting grounds, show grounds can use hand held hoses for 2 hours between 5.30pm and 7.30am Daylight Saving Time and between 4.30pm and 6.30 am Eastern Standard Time
• Market gardens can use sprinklers for 4 hours between 6.30pm and 6.30am daily during Daylight Saving Time and Eastern Standard Time
• Nurseries can use hand held hoses for 4 hours per day between 5.30pm and 7.30am Daylight Saving Time and between 4.30pm and 6.30 am Eastern Standard Time
• The washing of motor cars, operation of fountains and auto flush toilets or urinals is banned
• Stock troughs – no restrictions
• Ready mix concrete – no restrictions
• Water carters and ‘other’ require Council approval.
Full information on the water restrictions can be found on the council’s website www.tenterfield.nsw.gov.au.
