Severe
Severe level water restrictions will be considered when the total combined storage in Port Macquarie and Cowarra dams falls to 35%.
What restrictions apply?
All external use of drinking water, including sprinklers, micro-sprays, fixed and hand-held hoses is banned.
- Gardens can be watered with tank water, or recycled water as per note below;
- Sporting fields and public gardens may use recycled water only; and
- Plant nurseries, bowling greens and commercial market gardens may only water under a PMHC license.
Emergency
Emergency level water restrictions will be considered when the total combined storage in Port Macquarie and Cowarra dams falls to 25%.
What restrictions apply?
All external use of drinking water, including sprinklers, micro-sprays, fixed and hand-held hoses is banned. Other uses allowed only as directed and approved by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council .
- Gardens can be watered with tank water, or recycled water as per note below;
- Sporting fields, public gardens, plant nurseries, bowling greens and commercial market gardens may only water under a PMHC license.