water restrictions

The end of the last set of Sydney water restrictions in 2020 didn't herald the arrival of open season for hoses - we're now operating under some simple yet sensible Water Wise Guidelines, aimed at encouraging sustainable water use around homes and gardens to ensure there's enough for everyone, both now and into the future. These guidelines largely follow the...

Update February 18 2020: Following recent downpours, the NSW Government and Sydney Water have announced that Sydney's water restrictions will be wound back to Level 1 on Sunday, March 1. Click here for information on how you can maintain a green lawn during Level 1 water restrictions. The below information is valid until 29 February 2020 only. Is there anything...

Update February 18 2020: Following recent downpours, the NSW Government and Sydney Water have announced that Sydney's water restrictions will be wound back to Level 1 on Sunday, March 1. Click here for information on how you can water your garden during Level 1 water restrictions. The below information is valid until 29 February 2020 only. The NSW Government and...

Update 1 December 2020: As a result of our dams being close to capacity, the NSW Government has announced that Level 1 water restrictions are to be replaced with permanent Water Wise Guidelines as of 1 December 2020. The below advice applied from 1 December 2020 until 30 November 2020. Despite recent downpours, in order to shore up Sydney's water...