As you may or may not have known, more than 85% of greater Sydney's water supply relies on rain. And as of now with the little amounts of rain received this year, our water supply is very limited.Currently in Sydney, the Blue Mountains and the Illawara level 1 water restrictions are in place. These restrictions apply to everyone in these area's, both in residential and commercial establishments.
If we all do our bit and save a little, together we'll make a big difference.
What's allowed under Level 1 water restrictions and when can i water my lawn?
You can water your lawns & gardens:
- Before 10am or after 4pm using a hand-held hose fitted with a trigger nozzle.
- Between 10am and 4pm using a watering can or bucket.
- Anytime with drip irrigation systems.
- Anytime with watering systems featuring; automated weather adjustment, rain sensor or soil moisture sensor.
- 1-2 times a day before 10am and after 4pm for one week after its delivered, as long as you follow the instructions provided by the turf supplier.
- Using sprinklers (including soaker hoses) and watering systems ONLY if the newly turfed area is 70m2 or greater, for this one week period.
- Use sprinkler and soaker hoses after the one week establishment period, unless you have a exemption permit (email sydneywater regarding an exemption)
