Water Wise Rules

There are no formal water restrictions on the NSW Central Coast.

However, people in the area are asked to follow a series of water conservation guidelines known as Water Wise Rules. Being Water Wise means:

Lawns and gardens

Watering with a sprinkler, irrigation systems and trigger nozzle hose is okay any day before 10am and after 4 pm to avoid heat of the day.

Vehicles and boats

All road vehicles (including cars, trucks, caravans and cars in car yards) may be washed with a bucket or a hose provided a trigger nozzle or pressure cleaner is used.

All boats (including all water craft and boat trailers) may be washed with a bucket or a hose provided a trigger nozzle or pressure cleaner is used.

Flushing of boat engines with a hose is permitted.

Hard surfaces

No hosing of paths and driveways.

Private pools and water activities

Topping up of existing pools using a hose from the town water supply is permitted.

Bowling greens, cricket pitches and golf greens

Watering including with sprinklers, irrigation systems and hand held hoses fitted with a trigger nozzle is permitted any day before 10am and after 4 pm to avoid heat of the day.

Nurseries and commercial gardens

Watering including with sprinklers, irrigation systems and hand held hoses fitted with a trigger nozzle is permitted any day before 10am and after 4 pm to avoid heat of the day.

Sporting fields, school ovals and grassed areas

Watering including with sprinklers, irrigation systems and hand held hoses fitted with a trigger nozzle is permitted any day before 10am and after 4 pm to avoid heat of the day.

Water cartage from town water supply

Permitted.

Auto flush urinals

Timer controlled operation  is not allowed.

Public beach showers, fish tables and boat ramp taps

Using these is fine.

Annual demand greater than 3,500 KL and hotels, motels, resorts, caravan parks and public pools

Preparation and implementation of an approved water management plan is necessary.

Voluntary daily water use target

This is 150 litres per person.

Note: No restrictions apply to the use of town water in the event of, or where there is a risk of an accident, fire, hazard to health, safety or environment.

Additional information

See more information about being Water Wise.

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