Ōhau River flows, where Levin and Ōhau residents connected to the town water supply get their water from, have dropped below 2,500 litres per second and town water demand is more than 10,000 cubic metres per day.
To prevent water demand exceeding our available supply, we need to conserve water.
Water conservation is a team effort and everyone should be mindful of their water use.
There are simple things we can all do to make sure we do not run out of water:
- Turn the tap off while brushing teeth or shaving
- Check your toilet cistern, taps, and pipes for leaks or overflow
- Switch to a water efficient showerhead or install a shower flow restrictor
- Use a bucket of water and a soft sponge or mop for outdoor cleaning jobs
- Sweep up garden waste, rather than hosing it away
- Do only full loads in the washing machine and dishwasher
- Cut your shower time down
- Use a bowl or plug in the sink when washing vegetables or handwashing dishes
- Install a dual-flush toilet cistern.
For more water saving tips visit our Water Savings Tips page.
Water Conservation Level 1 means:
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Level 1 conditions
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Private gardens - watering
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- Soaker hoses and garden sprinklers may only be used from 5am to 7am and from 7pm to 9pm on alternate days as follows:
- Houses with even street numbers on even dates
- Houses with odd numbers on odd dates
- Handheld hoses, watering cans or buckets can be used at any time.
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Public parks, gardens and road reserves – watering
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- Sprinklers and soak hoses allowed for four hours every other day - from town supply. No restrictions on bore water.
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Paved areas – cleaning
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- Hosing of paved areas is prohibited unless cleaning is required as a result of an accident, fire, health hazard or other emergency.
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Private swimming pools or spas – filling or topping up
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- All pools and spas may be filled and /or topped up at any time.
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Commercial customers with very high water demand are advised to take all practicable measures to reduce water use and to contact Council before any major water use.
Thank you for doing your part to conserve water. Every drop counts, and these small changes can help us avoid Level 3 or 4 water restrictions.