Water Restrictions Now in Place for Entire Ruapehu District

Water restrictions are now in place for the entire Ruapehu district.

Ruapehu District Council (RDC) has enacted a sprinkler ban on all Council operated water supplies including Waiouru, Raetihi, Ohakune, Owhango, Ohura, National Park and Taumarunui.

RDC Environmental Manager, Anne-Marie Westcott, said that Ruapehu river levels are very low and a substantial amount of rain is required.

“The small amount of rain that we have had has not been anywhere near enough to make any sort of difference to the situation,” she said

“People are asked to be mindful of water use and make every drop count.”

“Residents are asked to check on water use across their property and to ensure that there are no leaks in their water systems.”

Ms Westcott said that gardening watering should only be done with a hand held hose either in the evening or early morning.

“It is vital that everyone does all they can to conserve water now to help prevent more drastic water restrictions being implemented if the hot, dry weather continues,” she said.

“Council has a number of tips on how people can save water that can be seen on our website www.ruapehudc.govt.nz .”

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