Current Water Restrictions

Bundarra

No water restrictions are currently in place.

Uralla

No water restrictions are currently in place.

Permanent Water Conservation Measures

As part of Council’s overall Demand Management strategy in conserving water at all times (during drought and non‐drought periods), residents are encouraged to adopt permanent water conservation measures including the following:

  1. Minimise watering during the heat of the day.
  2. Use a trigger nozzle on hand held hoses.
  3. Wash down hard/paved surfaces with a high‐pressure hose only.

Water Restriction Levels

The following levels apply to Kentucky Creek Dam, Uralla:

Level 1, Low, Dam capacity falls to 74%

Level 2, Moderate, Dam capacity falls to 62%

Level 3, High, Dam capacity falls to 54%

Level 4, Very High, Dam capacity falls to 42%

Level 5, Emergency, Dam capacity falls to 35%

The following levels apply to Taylors Pond, Bundarra:

Level 1, Low, capacity falls to 74%

Level 2, Moderate, capacity falls to 62%

Level 3, High, capacity falls to 54%

Level 4, Very High, capacity falls to 42%

Level 5, Emergency, capacity falls to 32%

Read the Table of Water Restrictions for Bundarra and Uralla drinking water supply customers(PDF, 95KB) for the full details of all water level restrictions.

You can read Council's Drought Management Action Plan on the Drought and Demand Management Plans page.