Water conservation urged for Matatoki
Water conservation urged for Matatoki
Residents of Matatoki are asked to conserve water as much as possible because Matatoki Stream - the source of water for the village - is running very low. The reservoir is not refilling and we can't take any more water from the stream than we already are.
There is currently a hose and sprinkler ban in place for Matatoki and we're asking residents to be aware that unless they are now particularly vigilant it is possible that some consumers may lose their supply.
"We're at our maximum capacity in terms of water take currently and conservation is the only option until it rains. It's critical that people conserve what little water we have," says Ian Smith, our Water Services Manager.
All of the Thames South water supplies are under permanent water use restrictions:
Matatoki: Hose and
sprinkler ban
Puriri and
Omahu: Sprinkler ban
Elsewhere in the Coromandel, Tairua, Pauanui, Hahei and Whangamata are under a sprinkler ban only. Hand-held hoses may be used at any time.
Whitianga, Matarangi, Coromandel Town, Thames, Onemana: No restrictions.
Water conservation tips
Wait until you can do full loads before you wash dishes or use the washing machine.
Don’t run the water when brushing your teeth.
For cool drinking water, fill a jug and keep it in the fridge.
Running water to cool it down can waste 10 litres a minute.
For lawns, apply the ‘step test’ – if grass springs back after you walk on it, it doesn’t need watering.
Please do not water the garden in the heat of the day; early morning or evening is better.
If your toilet has a dual flush button, use the half flush.
Fix any leaks or dripping taps.
Please do not fill swimming pools.
Because of the Coromandel's rugged geography, our water comes from a variety of natural sources, including streams and bores.
These sources supply us not only with drinking water but water for fire fighting. Please conserve this precious resource.