Current water restrictions

Water restrictions are in place across our whole Region. Find out what this means for you below. All residents are urged to minimise water usage at all times to preserve existing supplies. Priva...

Understanding your water usage

Our region is in the grips of drought and we need to all work together to conserve water. We are aiming to continue reducing our consumption.  Find out below about: Water usage statistics Ho...

Conserving water as a Council & future water planning

Conserving water as a Council Improvements in water sustainability can only be achieved by changes in water management practices. As a Council, we adapt our business practices to ensure water usage d...

Rainwater tanks - new builds and retrofitted tanks

Information 026 Installing a rainwater tank saves both water and money.  A rainwater tank provides: free water; saving money on water rates soft water that lathers easily, saving on soap and...

Greywater use

Domestic greywater is wastewater from the bath, shower, basin, laundry tub and washing machine that can be used for lawn and garden irrigation, toilet flushing, cold water in the laundry and washing m...

Water efficiency guidelines for sprinklers and irrigation systems

When using alternate sources such as rainwater, bores and greywater, you are not required to follow the guideline. If possible, please use alternative water sources before using town water. A su...