Be Waterwise this summer
You're not alone in noticing how dry it is across our region at the moment. Water is a high priority for Council, so we're encouraging sustainable water use across our community with the introduction of Everyday Waterwise Guidelines. Everyone can do their part to reduce the impact of drought by embracing the Guidelines and conserving our water supply for as long as possible.
The new Everyday Waterwise Guidelines are:
- Only water the garden, including using sprinklers, before 10 am or after 4 pm. This avoids watering during the hottest part of the day, when water wastage and evaporation is high.
- Trigger nozzles to be used on all handheld hoses. Trigger nozzles provide more control over water flow and reduce wastage.
- Avoid hosing down hard surfaces, such as concrete, paths and driveways. Use a broom, leaf blower, or if water is required, use a high-pressure cleaner or water efficient nozzle.
The Everyday Waterwise Guidelines, which replace the previous Permanent Water Conservation Measures, are not enforceable, but all residents are encouraged to reduce their water usage in line with the guidelines to reduce the impact of the drought going forward.
Council has a 6-level water conservation plan known as the Drought Management Plan for the Tamworth Region, which was adopted on October 10 2023. The plan sets out clear trigger levels for restrictions to be activated across different centres in the Local Government Area to make it easy for residents and visitors to understand exactly what water use rules apply to them.
The levels are based on dam levels, flows in streams, and bore levels for all seven water supply schemes operated by Council. For more information on Water Restrictions, definitions, and our water sources visit www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au/water-and-wastewater
Thank you to everyone who does their bit to help keep the Tamworth region water wise.