Level 1 water restrictions are now in effect in the Eurobodalla Shire and will remain in force until further notice, the Eurobodalla Shire Council says.
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The following actions were not permitted under level 1 restrictions:
- fixed sprinklers, micro-spray systems and unattended hoses
- washing down hard surfaces including decks, patios, driveways
- washing all watercraft, trailers or vehicles at boat ramps.
Residents could only use one hand-held hose or one drip-irrigation system per household, between 5pm and 10am.
Cars, boats and bikes could be washed at residences on grass areas using buckets and a final rinse with a trigger nozzle hose between the hours of 5pm and 10am.
Boat motors were to be flushed on grass.
Existing and new swimming pools and external spas could be topped up using a hand-held hose between 5pm and 10am. Cover when not in use.
Commercial businesses should check council's website to ensure their business water practices were in line with the current restrictions.
There were no restrictions for emergency services.
The council's infrastructure director Warren Sharpe said the restrictions would help ensure the long-term security of the shire's drinking water supply.
"Acting now means we can sustain our potable water supplies to residents," Mr Sharpe said.
"We'll continue to provide residents and visitors with updates on the restriction level and plenty of information about what can and can't be done under each level of restriction."
Mr Sharpe said the community needed to help by adhering to water-use conditions but there was no need for people to be alarmed.
"To keep people informed, we'll be posting the current and previous week's water storage and usage amounts on Council's website and in the weekly Noticeboard, in print and online," he said.
"We'll also be distributing plenty of printed information explaining the restrictions."
For more information, including current storage and usage, council's Water Restrictions Policy, allowed and banned use under the five water restriction levels, and hints and tips for saving water visit www.esc.nsw.gov.au/water or phone 1800 441 070.
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