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Current Water Restrictions
INTRODUCTION OF
Permanent Water Conservation Measures
In the Eurobodalla Shire from, 21st July 2010 until further notice.
Water Restrictions Code of Practice
| HOUSEHOLDERS | |
|---|---|
| Watering Times | Council recommends that hoses not be used between 11am-4pm EST (Winter) and 10am-5pm DST (Summer) |
| Fixed Sprinklers, Micro-spray Systems, and Unattended Hoses | Not between 11am-4pmEST (Winter) and 10am-5pm DST (Summer) |
| Drip-irrigation Systems | Not be used between 11am-4pm EST (Winter) and 10am-5pm DST (Summer) |
| Lawns and new turf | Not to be watered between 11am-4pmEST (Winter) and 10am-5pm DST (Summer) |
| Hard Surface Area and Essential Areas (for reasons of Public Health) | Water must not be used to clean hard surface areas such as paths, driveways, parking areas etc, unless cleaning is required for the following purposes: As a result of accidents, removal of algae growth, moss etc, prior to cleaning or painting |
| Cleaning of Private Vehicles | Vehicles to be cleaned on grass areas where possible, using buckets and a final rinse with a trigger nozzle hose at any time. |
| Boat Washing and Motor Flushing | Boat washing and motor flushing may be conducted as per vehicle washing above. |
| Existing Private Swimming Pools and External Spas | Cover recommended when not in use |
| New Swimming Pools and External Spas | Cover recommended when not in use |
For more information please contact Council's Restrictions Information Officer on 1800 441070
| COMMERCIAL | |
|---|---|
| Bowling Greens, Turf Wickets, and Golf Club Greens | No conditions apply but water use should be minimised |
| Sporting Grounds | No conditions apply but water use should be minimised |
| Commercial Market Gardens and Nurseries | No conditions apply but water use should be minimised |
| Public or Commercial Swimming Pools | No conditions apply but water use should be minimised |
| Hard Surface Areas and Essential Areas (for reasons of public health) | Water must not be used to clean hard surface areas such as paths, driveways, parking areas etc, unless cleaning is required for the following purposes: As a result of accidents, removal of algae growth, moss etc, prior to cleaning or painting, |
| Overhead Fillers | No conditions apply |
| Caravan Parks, Motels, and other Accommodation Houses | No conditions apply |
| Taps at Boat Ramps and Public Showers | Spring-loaded taps installed at all beach showers and taps and taps at fish cleaning tables. Limitedfacilities at boat ramps for motor flushing only. Boat, Car or trailer washing at these facilities is prohibited. |
| Businesses such as Car Yards, Public Passenger Bus Services, Taxi Companies, etc | No conditions apply |
| Road Construction and Maintenance | No conditions apply |
| Commercial Window and Building Washing | No conditions apply |
| Commercial Building Construction and Related Activities | No conditions apply |
| Heavy Vehicle & Machinery Cleaning | Council vehicles to be cleaned using recycled water at treatment plants |
| Emergency Services | No conditions apply |
For more information please contact Council's Restrictions Information Officer on 1800 441070
