Falling dam levels has prompted Singleton Council to impose new water restrictions in the wake of one of the toughest droughts on record.
Water storage levels at the Glennies Creek Dam have dropped to 53 percent, with Level ONE water restrictions to come into force from Wednesday June 26.
It means watering lawns and gardens will be restricted to between 6am and 10am and 4pm and 10pm in winter.
Washing down walls and paved surfaces will also be banned.
Council will allow an amnesty period before imposing penalties from September 1 on anyone caught misusing water.
For
residential properties, level 1 (low) restrictions mean:
·
Watering of lawns by watering systems, microsprays,
drip systems, soaker hoses, non-fixed sprinklers and hand-held hoses may only
occur between 6am to 10am and 4pm to 10pm daily in winter.
·
Watering of residential gardens by watering
systems, microsprays, drip systems, soaker hoses, non-fixed sprinklers and
hand-held hoses may only occur between 6am to 10am and 4pm to 10pm daily in
winter.
·
Topping up or filling of garden water features
is permitted.
·
Irrigation of new turf is permitted for one week
after laying, which after level 1 restriction of watering lawns applies.
·
Washing down of walls or paved surfaces is not
permitted.
