This summer is set to be a particularly dry one. At this early stage of the season, it’s a good time to remind everyone how they can make their water go further in the weeks ahead.
With a dry summer predicted, and as a precaution to ensure our aquifer supplies last throughout summer and to avoid broader restrictions later in the season, water restrictions have already been introduced for some parts of the District.
Even if water restrictions don’t apply to you right now, we’re asking residents in all areas of the District to conserve water as much as possible to ensure restrictions don’t need to be elevated or implemented in other parts of Tasman.
Whatever we can do now to save water will make a difference as things heat up through the season. There’s lots you can do at home and at work to reduce your water use. Check out our handy tips here(external link).
Our general advice is:
- Try to do one thing each day that will result in a saving of water.
- Never put water down the drain when there may be another use for it such as watering plants or cleaning.
- Use soak or drip hoses – they’re more efficient than sprinklers.
- Choose drought-tolerant trees and plants for your garden.
- Collect rainwater to use on your garden.
Get the whole family involved in water conservation!
We will be regularly monitoring the situation throughout the summer months. Look out for regular updates across all our channels.