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Stuie
01-06-2004, 10:53 PM
Heres a listing of the current water restrictions for the Sydney region.For complete details visit www.sydneywater.com.au (http://www.sydneywater.com.au) You can also apply for an exemption at the site.
STUART
Sydney :aus-flag:


Mandatory Water Restrictions

New Level Two mandatory water restrictions will come into force across Sydney, Illawarra and the Blue Mountains on Tuesday, 1 June 2004.

The following mandatory restrictions now apply to all Sydney Water customers including residents, businesses, local councils and government agencies from 1 June 2004.

No hosing of lawns and gardens except hand-held hosing BEFORE 9:00 am and AFTER 5:00 pm on Wednesday, Fridays and Sundays.

No filling of NEW or RENOVATED pools greater than 10,000L except with a permit from Sydney Water.

No sprinklers or watering systems AT ANY TIME

No hosing of hard surfaces including vehicles AT ANY TIME
Hard surfaces include paths, driveways, floors and buildings. Vehicles include cars, trucks, trailers, caravans, motorcycles and boats.

Drip irrigation, bore water, grey water, recycled water and water used for fire fighting and related activities are excluded from the restrictions.


[COLOR=Red]Fines of $220 apply for customers found to be in breach of the mandatory water restrictions.

Exemptions may apply for some water use. Customers seeking exemptions should apply via this site. All exemptions granted during Level one restrictions will continue to apply. All exemptions are subject to change, following regular reviews as the drought progresses.
The following are still permitted at anytime:

Using a bucket or watering can to wash and rinse vehicles or water lawns and gardens.
Topping up any existing swimming pool.
Filling a pool less than 10,000L capacity.
Using water from a rainwater tank, as long as it is not connected to a Sydney Water main.
Using a hose with a trigger nozzle or high pressure cleaning device to clean boat bilges and boat trailer brakes and wheels.
Using a hose to flush boat engines.
Cleaning garbage bins using a hose fitted with a trigger nozzle or with an on/off switch. This should be done within an official bin wash area or on grass.
Using drip irrigation with special low pressure drip devices that release water slowly, in drips, at or below ground level near plant roots.
Alterations that require substantial changes to the shape of the pool, or major additions to the structure around the pool, are classified as renovation. Building plans must be approved by Council and Sydney Water for this type of work. Activities such as retiling or resurfacing the pool are classified as maintenance and do not require a permit.

Note:
A sprinkler is an attachment to a garden hose or fixed pipe that can be left unattended to emit water over a given area. Sprinklers are not permitted at any time. Hoses must not be left unattended at any time.

A watering system is a fixed or permanent system having either single or multiple watering zones and is controlled by a manual tap, electronic or mechanical timer. Watering systems (other than drip irrigation systems) are not permitted at any time.

Stuie
05-06-2004, 06:42 PM
Slight update.......
you can now water on the selected days up till 10 am and after 4pm. Check the Sydney water website for the confirmation and updates.

matthew pitman
12-07-2004, 01:47 PM
get a permit its good to have and no cost involed
got one to use high pressure cleaning, good for hose down the walker,
also got one for hosing lawns and gardens (24/7)
you can hose all your gear and trailer i can even hose to tray on the truck down but not the cabin