Water Schemes and Restrictions
The Timaru District Council manages a number of Water Supplies.
Additional information is available here on a number of these schemes please download the PDF file by clicking on each area. Current water restrictions are shown alongside the relevant area. All schemes are monitored for demand and reviewed daily.
Restrictions
Rural
Water Races
- Rangitata Orari (57.18 kB)
- Orari Waihi (72.06 kB) (Now closed-10/12/2012)
Levels of Restriction
Level 0
No restrictions. Demands are being regularly monitored. Use water wisely.
Level 1
Daily demands are being closely monitored. There is a requirement to decrease demand. No watering of lawns is permitted.
Level 2
A single hose with a sprinkler or micro jet system may be used to water gardens for a maximum of two hours per day between the hours of 7pm and 8am. No watering of lawns is permitted. Garden watering outside of these hours is not permitted.
Level 3
Hand held watering with a hose for a maximum of two hours per day or a micro jet system for a maximum of one hour per day may be used to water gardens between the hours of 7pm and 8am. No watering of lawns is permitted. Garden watering out side of these hours is not permitted.
Level 4
No hose or sprinkler system may be used. Consumers may carry water using a bucket, watering can or similar to maintain plants as neccessary.
Last Updated (Saturday, 06 April 2013 16:54)
