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Dam Levels
Water Restrictions
Water Wise rules apply
For all water wise rules, please visit lovewater.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au
Dam Levels 50% - Level 1
Allowed Activities
Watering lawns and gardens
Water lawns and gardens with a hand-held hose fitted with a trigger nozzle or use drip irrigation systems:
- any day of the week
- before 10am and after 4pm to avoid the heat of the day
- watering cans may be used to water at any time on any day.
Hard Surfaces
- Wash external building surfaces, including windows, retaining walls, structures (e.g. pergolas) and outdoor furniture, provided a trigger nozzle or pressure cleaner is used.
- Spot clean for safety, health or emergency reasons with a hose fitted with trigger nozzle.
Washing vehicles, boats and buildings
- Wash vehicles and boats with a bucket or hose fitted with a trigger nozzle or pressure cleaner.
- Flush boat motors with a hose fitted with a trigger nozzle.
Tip: wash your car on your lawn and your grass will benefit.
Private pools and spas
- Top up existing pools and spas from the town water supply.
- Fill up new pools and spas using the town water supply.
Internal Use
- Help water saving efforts by repairing internal leaks as quickly as possible, such as dripping taps or leaking toilets.
Tip: Fixing a leaking toilet can save you between 10 to 260 litres a day.
Prohibited Activities
Watering lawns and gardens
- Use sprinklers at any time
- Leave hoses or taps running unattended
Hard Surfaces
- Use a hose for general cleaning of hard surfaces such as paths, driveways and paved areas.
- Leave hoses and taps running unattended.
Washing vehicles, boats and buildings
- Wash vehicles, boats and buildings using a hose without a trigger nozzle.
Private pools and spas
- Leave an unattended hose running in a pool or spa.
Dam Levels 40% - Level 2
Allowed Activities
Allowed
Prohibited Activities
Not allowed
Dam Levels 35% - Level 3
Allowed Activities
Allowed
Prohibited Activities
Not allowed
Dam Levels 30% - Level 4
Allowed Activities
Allowed
Prohibited Activities
Not allowed
Dam Levels 25% - Level 5
Allowed Activities
Allowed
Prohibited Activities
Not allowed
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Mangrove Creek
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Mardi
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Mooney Mooney
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