Summer water restrictions #1

We currently have a sprinkler ban in place in Tairua, Whangamata, Puriru and Omahu, and a hose and sprinkler ban in Matatoki. There are currently no other water restrictions in our District.

Water usage in the Coromandel has increased significantly over the last couple of weeks, particularly on weekends.

Production of drinkable water from our communities' water sources is struggling to keep up with demand and reservoirs are not refilling overnight.

We're checking water use in our nine urban and two rural water supply schemes regularly and reviewing our water restrictions daily.

Check for updates on the Home page of our website here or our Facebook page and on Coromandel's MoreFM.

Please report any water leaks or wastage to our 24/7 Customer Services line: 07 868 0200.

Why summer water restrictions?

It's summer and that means hot, dry weather and tens of thousands of visitors to our District.

Please be water smart. If everyone is careful with their use of water, it will lessen the need for more stringent restrictions through the busy holiday period.

Top smart 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.

Your Community’s Water Sources

• Thames Urban
Mangarehu Stream and Kauaeranga Valley River

• Coromandel
Karaka Stream and Waiau Stream

• Matarangi
Opitonui River and groundwater

• Whitianga
Whangamaroro River

• Hahei
Groundwater bore

• Tairua
Pepe Stream and Tributary

• Pauanui
Oturu Stream and groundwater bores

• Onemana
Groundwater bores

• Whangamata
Groundwater bores at Wentworth Valley, Beverley Hills and Moana Point

• Thames Valley
Omahu (supplies Omahu and Hikutaia) and Apakura Stream (supplies Puriri)

• Matatoki
Matatoki Stream

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