Councils move to Water Alert Level 1 in most areas of the wider Waikato
Raglan and other parts of Waikato district, Te Awamutu, Pirongia along with Hamilton have moved to Water Alert Level 1 today (1 December).
Water Alert Level 1 means using a sprinkler between 6am to 8am and 6pm to 8pm or hand-held hosing at any time. Even though we’ve experienced rain in recent weeks, it’s important we all conserve water now as we prepare for a long, dry summer ahead.
Waikato District Council Waters Manager Karl Pavlovich says warmer weather always leads to an increase in water consumption. “Everyone has been doing well so far and as we move towards summer Level 1 is a reminder to keep on top of our water usage.
“It has generally been a damp year so far, but the community can play their part by using water wisely ahead of what could be a long, dry summer. There are lots of ways to conserve water, taking shorter showers, watering the garden by hand, or washing your car on a piece of lawn which needs watering can save hundreds of litres a day,” says Mr Pavlovich.
Smart Water has an e-newsletter to let you know when your alert level changes. Sign up to receive it at smartwater.org.nz/subscribe. A list of frequently asked questions is also available at http://www.smartwater.org.nz/faqs.
The Smart Water Starts With You! sub-regional summer campaign aims to make long-term change to how we use water and is a joint venture between Hamilton City Council, Waikato District Council and Waipa District Council.