Environment & Waste Water restrictions Yarraman water restrictions - Level 1

This is the current water restriction level for Yarraman water supply scheme users. A summary of conditions of water use when at this water restriction level is as follows.

Activities Usage permitted under Level 1
Watering of gardens and lawns - with handheld hoses or buckets/watering cans. Permitted at any time.

Watering of gardens and lawns - Using irrigation devices and installed systems.

NOTE: Requirements for any new irrigation system installations must follow the QWC Water Efficiency Guideline: Efficient Irrigation for Water Conservation Guidelines (March 1, 2009).

Watering of new turf only until established.

ONLY on the following times and days: 7am - 9 am and 5pm - 7 pm.

ODD or unnumbered properties: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday.

EVEN numbered properties: Wednesday, Friday & Sunday.

Two hours per day on days not otherwise permitted above

Washing of motor vehicles, boats, caravans, trucks/trailers. Permitted.
Washing of buildings. Permitted.
Filling of swimming pools & external spas. Note: Pool owners are encouraged to keep
their pool covered when not in use.
Permitted.
Operation of water toys. Permitted.
Filling ponds and fountains. Permitted.
Water use in construction. Permitted.
Irrigation of sporting fields, bowling greens, etc.
Maximum of 12 hours per week with sprinklers or watered in accordance with a Water Conservation Plan approved by Council.



























 

 

 

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