Water restrictions update 1 February 2018
We're placing new water use restrictions in some areas
due to the high demand over the Anniversary long weekend and
in anticipation of more high demand as many people make use
of the Waitangi Day public holiday on Tuesday 6 Febraury to
take an extra-long weekend in the Coromandel.
To ensure continuity of supply we are placing water restrictions on in the following areas.
Whitianga - Irrigation and sprinkler ban
Tairua - Irrigation and sprinkler ban
Pauanui - Irrigation and Sprinkler ban
Whangamata - Irrigation and Sprinkler ban
Thames Valley (including Hikutaia, Omaha, Puriri and Matatoki) - A reminder to residents in these communities that there is a permanent irrigation ban in place all year round.
Your co-operation in conserving water is much appreciated.
We're checking water use in our nine urban and two rural water supply schemes regularly and reviewing our water restrictions daily.
Any changes are posted on our website, email newsletters and our Facebook page.
Please report water wastage and water leaks to Customer Service on 07 868 0200.
Residents and visitors are asked to comply with the water restrictions for the good of the community.
We would like to thank all residents and visitors for their efforts in conserving water over the Christmas period.
Top 5 smart water conservation tips
1. Wait until you
can do full loads before you wash dishes or use the washing
machine.
2. Don’t run the water when brushing your
teeth.
3. 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.
4. For lawns, apply the ‘step test’
– if grass springs back after you walk on it, it doesn’t
need watering.
5. If your toilet has a dual flush button,
use the half
flush.