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Mandatory Water Restrictions

New level 3 mandatory water restrictions now apply across Sydney, Illawarra and the Blue Mountains.

  • No hosing of lawns and gardens except hand-held hosing BEFORE 10:00 AM and AFTER 4:00 PM on Wednesday and Sunday.

  • No filling of NEW or RENOVATED pools greater than 10,000 litres except with a permit from Sydney Water.

  • No sprinklers or watering systems are to be used AT ANY TIME (excludes drip irrigation).

  • Drip irrigation is allowed only on Wednesdays and Sundays BEFORE 10:00 AM and AFTER 4:00 PM

  • No hosing of hard surfaces including vehicles AT ANY TIME.

  • No hoses or taps to be left running unattended, except when filling pools or containers

Recycled water, bore water and water used for testing fire systems, fire fighting and related activities are excluded from restrictions.

For more information on the current water restrictions, please visit the Sydney Water website www.sydneywater.com.au.