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Water Restrictions

Exemptions for Businesses

Level Three mandatory water restrictions now apply to all Sydney Water customers including residents, businesses, Councils and Government Agencies across Sydney, Illawarra and the Blue Mountains. The restrictions mean:

  • Hand-held hosing of lawns and gardens and drip irrigation is now allowed only on Wednesdays and Sundays before 10 am and after 4 pm
  • No other watering systems or sprinklers are to be used at any time
  • A permit from Sydney Water is required to fill new or renovated pools bigger than 10,000 litres
  • No hosing of hard surfaces including vehicles at any time
  • No hoses or taps to be left running unattended, except when filling pools or containers
  • Fire hoses must only be used for fire fighting purposes – not for cleaning.

For more information see the Sydney Water website: www.sydneywater.com.au

 

Last Updated: Wednesday 16 January, 2008

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