Severe weather conditions from Wednesday 30 April to Friday 2 May may impact the network
Severe weather conditions may impact the network

Due to severe weather conditions forecasted from today, 30 April until Friday 2 May, there may be impacts on the network, 

Heavy rain increases the chance of excess stormwater entering the wastewater network, which it doesn’t have capacity for. This means there is a higher risk of wastewater overflows during wet weather events or emergencies such as major power cuts.

Our operations team are checking known risk areas and working to ensure that the stormwater network will be running as smoothly as possible. 

 

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Published 29/03/2021

Watering restrictions eased in Featherston and Greytown

From Friday 26 March, the total outdoor water ban in Featherston and Greytown was lifted. A residential sprinkler & irrigations system ban will still be in effect.

The residents have worked hard to keep their demand low over a particularly dry period, meaning the restrictions can now be eased.

Thank you to the community for your actions!

This now allows the use of hand-held watering methods.

This is a good position to be in, but it’s important that people keep being responsible with water usage.

Hand held watering permitted at:

  • odd-numbered houses on odd dates (1st, 3rd, 15th etc)
  • even-numbered houses on even dates (2nd, 4th, 18th etc)

 This restriction level will remain in place until further notice, orwe end of Daylight Savings (4 April 2021).

Tips for good watering practice:

• Use a trigger or wand to ensure water goes only where it’s needed
• Concentrate watering on the roots of plants not the leaves
• Use mulch to keep moisture in and weeds out.

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