Water Restrictions Permanently Imposed
Level One water restrictions have been implemented permanently in the Coffs Harbour Local Government Area since 19 June 2004.
The main impact of level one water restrictions is as follows:
- Sprinklers and unattended hoses are banned between 8.00am and 4.00pm.
- Building maintenance allowed with trigger nozzle hoses or pressure cleaners.
- Hoses can only be used to wash driveways, paved areas and roofs for health or safety reasons. Pressure cleaners are allowed.
- Car washing is allowed providing, where practical, the runoff is onto a lawn and not down the drain.
Business or industry adversely affected by level one water restrictions are urged to contact council on (02) 6648 4470.
A detailed list of Domestic and Business restrictions is listed below.
| TYPE OF CONSUMER |
LEVEL 1 RESTRICTIONS |
DOMESTIC
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Gardens, Car washing, Window Cleaning |
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Sprinklers & Fixed / Unattended Hoses banned between 8:00am to 4:00pm. Car washing permitted, without runoff to street e.g. on lawn. |
Boats, Boat Motors & Trailers used in saltwater environments
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Filling of pools permitted |
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Washing of driveways, paved areas & roofs |
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Building maintenance allowed with trigger nozzle hoses or pressure cleaners. Driveways etc only for health or safety reasons, pressure cleaners allowed. |
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BUSINESS / COMMERCIAL PREMISES ETC. |
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| Public Gardens |
Sprinklers & Fixed / Unattended Hoses allowed outside 8:00am to 4:00pm, application for alternative times |
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Sprinklers & Fixed / Unattended Hoses allowed outside 8:00am to 4:00pm, application for alternative times |
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Market Gardens, Orchards, Nurseries & Commercial Flower Gardens |
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Sprinklers & Fixed / Unattended Hoses allowed outside 8:00am to 4:00pm, application for alternative times |
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Washing of: Buses, Taxis, Food Transport, Ambulances & Garbage Vehicles |
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Brick Cleaning, Carpet Cleaning, Car Detailing and Underboring |
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Sprinkler allowed for 1 day while laying - then as per domestic times |
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Paved public areas, where food is prepared or consumed, or for health reasons |
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Water Cartage - Potable Supply |
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No Restriction - private carriers must be registered. |
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On Timers - Banned. On Demand - OK |
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Hotels, Motels, Resorts etc. |
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Topping up of pools allowed. |
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Ready Mix Concrete & Others |
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Coffs Harbour residents have endured water restrictions for a number of years. A list of previous water restrictions is published below:
Water Restrictions History (126KB)
