As we head into what will hopefully be a warm and sunny holiday period for Dunedin, the Dunedin City Council reminds everyone that it’s important that we use our water wisely.
Dunedin residents are being asked to reduce their water use to avoid the introduction of restrictions.
Dunedin City Council Acting Group Manager 3 Waters John McAndrew says warm, dry weather with infrequent rainfall is forecast for the next three months in Dunedin.
“While there may be some short periods of rainfall, the summer is predicted to be dry and we are asking residents to be wise with their water use and to conserve this precious resource where they can.”
“We acknowledge and thank residents for their past efforts to conserve water. We need to work together to make sure we’re not using more water than necessary.”
“If we experience the forecast three months of above-average temperatures, infrequent rainfall and north to north-easterly winds, we will need to consider waterrestrictions in early 2025. We’re asking people to use water wisely and achieve some simple savings now that quickly add up across our area.”
Last summer, compulsory level 1 water restrictions were introduced in Port Chalmers when reservoir levels dropped, demand for water increased and the area received little rain. Residents in Waikouaiti, Karitane and Hawksbury were also placed under level 1 and level 2 water restrictions for most of summer due to low river levels, increased demand and less rainfall.
A few easy ways to reduce water use:
- Use a watering can or handheld hose for the garden, instead of a sprinkler
- Only use sprinklers for a short time in the evenings or early mornings
- Wash your car from a bucket rather than hosing
- Sweep paths rather than hosing. No waterblasting
- Take a shorter shower
More info at: Saving water tips