Water Restrictions Notices for Upper Hunter Shire

Water Restrictions in the Upper Hunter Shire

This page outlines any current water restrictions in place throughout the Upper Hunter Shire.
Water restrictions are put in place to minimise the risk of a community running out of water.
Current Water Restrictions

Merriwa/Cassilis - Level 1 from 01 July 2019

Murrurundi - Level 2 from 29 May 2020

Scone/Aberdeen - Level 2 from 01 March 2020
Water Restriction Triggers
The trigger for Council to implement water restrictions is different for each of the three main water sources in Upper Hunter Shire.
Murrurundi water restriction triggers
The trigger points for introduction of restrictions at Murrurundi have been set to accommodate fluctuations in the capacity of Murrurundi Dam, pending determination of greater security as outlined in details in Council's Drought Management and Emergency Response Plan.

Dam Level Restriction Level Target Reduction in Consumption

7.5m 1 10%
7.0m 2 20%
6.5m 3 30%
6.0m 4 50%
5.5m 5 70%
5.0m 6 85%
Algae or other contaminants requires dam water use to cease and supply to be drawn from Boyd Street Pages River inlet screen and pit 5 70%

Scone and Aberdeen Water Restriction Triggers

As part of Water NSW’s ongoing management of the water resource, the available volumes and allocations of water are determined on a continuous basis.

Under these resource management processes, Town water allocation “Trigger Points” should be set in parallel with restrictions to supply as they affect other users.

The restriction triggers set out below are based on Water NSW’s/Department of Industry - Water's available water determinations (AWD) announcements which are made under the Water Sharing Plan for the Hunter Regulated Water Source, 2003.

The adopted trigger levels are aimed at ensuring that Singleton is affected by water restrictions for less than 10% of the time and no more than 5 times per 100 years.

These Triggers have also been adopted by both Muswellbrook and Upper Hunter Shire Councils, as part of a regional approach to water supply management in the region.

Trigger Restriction Level

10% reduction in High Security Water allocations 1
25% reduction in High Security Water allocations 2
40% reduction in High Security Water allocations 3
55% reduction in High Security Water allocations 4
70% reduction in High Security Water allocations 5
85% reduction in High Security Water allocations or major breakdown of rising main or pumping equipment 6

Merriwa/Cassilis water restriction triggers

Three bore pumps are available to supply bore water to Merriwa and Cassilis with the following capacities

Pump #1 (McKenzie Street): 13 L/s

Pump #2 (Langley Street): 19 L/s

Pump #3 (Collins Street): 21 L/s

The capacity of the treatment plant limits the operation of the pumps to Pump #1 + Pump# 2 or Pump #1 and Pump #3.

Parks & gardens watering is a major user and should be restricted during high consumption periods.

The trigger levels listed below have been adopted to ensure that (a) there is always a stand-by pump available; (b) pumping times are within the normal range of operation to prevent pump burn out.

Trigger Restriction Level

Two (2) Bore pumps operate for 20 hrs/day for more than one day 1
If level 1 restrictions have failed to keep 2 bore pumps operating for less than 20 hours per day 2
If level 2 restrictions have failed to keep 2 bore pumps operating for less than 20 hours per day 3
If level 3 restrictions have failed to keep 2 bore pumps operating for less than 20 hours per day 4
If level 4 restrictions have failed to keep 2 bore pumps operating for less than 18 hours per day Or Significant equipment breakdown 5
Major failure of bore pumps or water treatment plant 6

The information on this page has been extracted from Council's Drought Management and Emergency Response Plan - April 2014.
Drought Management and Emergency Response Plan

Water saving information

More information about water saving initiatives visit Council’s Smart Water Advice portal.

Council also assists residents to install large rainwater tanks with a $400 rebate. Find out more here.

Permitted residential town water use for each level of water restrictions

Level 1
260 litres per person per day

Watering lawns

Watering systems, microsprays, drip systems and soaker hoses, non fixed sprinklers and hand held hoses only.

*October to April

Permitted daily during these times:

between 6:00am - 9:00am

between 6:00pm - 9:00pm

*April to October

Permitted daily during these times:

between 6:00am - 10:00am

between 4:00pm - 10:00pm

Watering residential gardens

Watering systems, microsprays, drip systems and soaker hoses, non fixed sprinklers and hand held hoses only.

*October to April

Permitted daily during these times:

between 6:00am - 9:00am

between 6:00pm - 9:00pm

*April to October

Permitted daily during these times:

between 6:00am - 10:00am

between 4:00pm - 10:00pm

Top up or fill garden water features

Permitted.

Irrigation of new turf

Permitted for one week after laying, after which level 1 restrictions on watering lawns applies. (see above)

Wash down walls or paved surface

Not permitted.

Top up swimming pools/spa

Permitted.

First fill of private swimming pool

Permitted.

Wash cars at home

Permitted with bucket and rinse with trigger hose on lawn at any time.

Baths, showers

Permitted.

Wash clothes

Permitted.

Use evaporative air conditioners

Permitted.

Use inflatable or temporary pool

Permitted.

Level 2
240 litres per person per day

Watering lawns

Watering systems, non fixed sprinklers, hand held hoses, microsprays, drip systems and soaker hoses only.

*October to April

Permitted every second day using odds and evens system during these times:

between 6:00am - 9:00am

between 6:00pm - 9:00pm

*April to October

Permitted every second day using odds and evens system during these times:

between 7:00am - 10:00am

between 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Watering residential gardens

Watering systems, non fixed sprinklers, hand held hoses, microsprays, drip systems and soaker hoses only.

*October to April

Permitted every second day using odds and evens system during these times:

between 6:00am - 9:00am

between 6:00pm - 9:00pm

*April to October

Permitted every second day using odds and evens system during these times:

between 7:00am - 10:00am

between 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Top up or fill garden water features

Permitted.

Irrigation of new turf

Permitted for one week after laying, after which level 2 restrictions on watering lawns applies. (see above)

Wash down walls or paved surface

Not permitted.

Top up swimming pools/spa

Permitted daily during these times:

between 7:00am - 9:00am

between 6:00pm - 8:00pm

First fill of private swimming pool

Permitted daily during these times:

between 7:00am - 9:00am

between 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Wash cars at home

Permitted daily with bucket and rinse with trigger hose, on lawn, between 9:00am - 12:00pm.

Baths, showers

Permitted.

Wash clothes

Permitted.

Use evaporative air conditioners

Permitted.

Use inflatable or temporary pool

Permitted.

Level 3
220 litres per person per day

Watering lawns

Microsprays, drip systems and soaker hoses only.

Not permitted at any time: watering systems, non fixed sprinklers, hand held hoses.

*October to April

Permitted every second day using odds and evens system during these times:

between 6:00am - 9:00am

between 6:00pm - 9:00pm

*April to October

Permitted every second day using odds and evens system during these times:

between 7:00am - 10:00am

between 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Watering residential gardens

Microsprays, drip systems and soaker hoses only.

Not permitted at any time: watering systems, non fixed sprinklers and hand held hoses.

*October to April

Permitted every second day using odds and evens system during these times:

between 6:00am - 9:00am

between 6:00pm - 9:00pm

*April to October

Permitted every second day using odds and evens system during these times:

between 7:00am - 10:00am

between 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Top up or fill garden water features

Permitted.

Irrigation of new turf

Permitted for one week after laying, after which level 3 restrictions on watering lawns applies. (see above)

Wash down walls or paved surface

Not permitted.

Top up swimming pools/spa

Permitted daily during these times:

between 7:00am - 9:00am

between 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Pool covers must be used.

First fill of private swimming pool

Only with Council permission and provided pool covers are used.

Wash cars at home

Permitted daily with bucket only, on lawn, between 9:00am - 12:00pm.

Baths, showers

Permitted.

Wash clothes

Permitted. Full loads only encouraged.

Use evaporative air conditioners

Permitted.

Use inflatable or temporary pool

Permitted.

Level 4

200 litres per person per day

Watering lawns

Not permitted.

Watering residential gardens

Microsprays, drip systems and soaker hoses only.

Not permitted at any time: watering systems, non fixed sprinklers and hand held hoses.

*October to April

Wednesday and Sunday only, between 6:00pm - 8:00pm

*April to October

Wednesday and Sunday only, between 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Top up or fill garden water features

Permitted.

Irrigation of new turf

Not permitted.

Wash down walls or paved surface

Not permitted.

Top up swimming pools/spa

Permitted daily during these times:

between 7:00am - 9:00am

between 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Pool covers must be used.

First fill of private swimming pool

Only with Council permission and after water savings elsewhere within property. Pool covers must be used.

Wash cars at home

Permitted daily with bucket only, on lawn, between 9:00am - 12:00pm.

Baths, showers

Five minute showers.

One bath per person per day.

Wash clothes

Permitted. Full loads only.

Use evaporative air conditioners

Permitted daily, only between 7:00am - 12:00am.

Use inflatable or temporary pool

Permitted.

Level 5

180 litres per person per day

Watering lawns

Not permitted.

Watering residential gardens

Bucket or watering can only.

Not permitted at any time: watering systems, non fixed sprinklers, hand held hoses, microsprays, drip systems and soaker hoses.

*October to April

Sunday only, between 6:00pm - 8:00pm

*April to October

Sunday only, between 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Top up or fill garden water features

Not permitted.

Irrigation of new turf

Not permitted.

Wash down walls or paved surface

Not permitted.

Top up swimming pools/spa

Not permitted.

First fill of private swimming pool

Not permitted.

Wash cars at home

Not permitted.

Baths, showers

Three minute showers.

One (100mm depth) bath per person per day.

Wash clothes

Full loads only permitted.

Use evaporative air conditioners

Permitted daily only between 7:00am - 12:00am.

Exemptions may be granted to aged accommodation or nursing homes.

Use inflatable or temporary pool

Not permitted.

Level 6

140 litres per person per day

Watering lawns

Not permitted.

Watering residential gardens

Not permitted.

Top up or fill garden water features

Not permitted.

Irrigation of new turf

Not permitted.

Wash down walls or paved surface

Not permitted.

Top up swimming pools/spa

Not permitted.

First fill of private swimming pool

Not permitted.

Wash cars at home

Not permitted.

Baths, showers

Three minute showers.

One (100mm depth) bath per person per day.

Wash clothes

Two full loads of clothes per week.

Use evaporative air conditioners

Permitted daily only between 6:00pm - 10:00pm.

Exemptions may be granted to aged accommodation or nursing homes.

Use inflatable or temporary pool

Not permitted.

*Seasonal change of time restrictions use the Daylight Savings period, starting at 2:00am on the first Sunday of October and finishing at 3:00am on the first Sunday in April.

For the Odds And Evens system use your street number

If the street number of your property is odd you can water in accordance with the restrictions on odd numbered days. E.g 1st, 3rd, 5th of each month.

If your property has an even number you can water in accordance with the restrictions on even numbered days. E.g 2nd, 4th, 6th of each month.

If your property has a range of street numbers then it should be treated as odd or even as per the first number in the range. For example if your property is 12-15 Smith Street then you can water on even days in accordance with the restrictions.

If your property has no street number then it should be treated as an even property. For example if your property is “Tara” then you can water on even days in accordance with the restrictions

Permitted non-residential town water use for each level of water restrictions

In addition to the restrictions outlined in the residential table above, the following restrictions will apply.

(WSAP = Water Saving Action Plan)

Level 1
260 litres per person per day

Watering lawns

Watering systems, microsprays, drip systems and soaker hoses, non fixed sprinklers and hand held hoses only.

*October to April

Permitted daily during these times:

between 6:00am - 9:00am

between 6:00pm - 9:00pm

*April to October

Permitted daily during these times:

between 6:00am - 10:00am

between 4:00pm - 10:00pm

Watering gardens

Watering systems, microsprays, drip systems and soaker hoses, non fixed sprinklers and hand held hoses only.

*October to April

Permitted daily during these times:

between 6:00am - 9:00am

between 6:00pm - 9:00pm

*April to October

Permitted daily during these times:

between 6:00am - 10:00am

between 4:00pm - 10:00pm

Top up public swimming pools/spas, including those in motels etc

Permitted.

First fill of public swimming pools/spas, including those in motels etc.

Permitted

Turf farm irrigation, market gardens

Permitted.

Irrigation of new turf on non-residential premises

Permitted for one week after laying after which level 1 restriction on watering lawns applies

Public car and truck wash facilities

Permitted.

Construction industry eg mortar or concrete mix

Permitted.

Construction - wash down, paint prep, curing

Permitted.

Cleaning - exterior

Permitted with trigger hoses, any time.

Commercial or Government nurseries

Permitted.

Abattoirs

Permitted.

Food or pet food production

Permitted.

Canneries

Permitted.

Pet care

Permitted.

Public water features

Permitted.

Child care

Permitted.

Public parks, gardens, aviaries, plant houses, zoos

Permitted.

Schools, technical colleges, colleges, universities

Permitted.

Hospitals, hospices, nursing homes, rehab centres

Permitted.

Aged accommodation

Permitted.

Motels, caravan parks, cabins

Permitted.

Hotels, registered clubs

Permitted.

Businesses with cooling towers

Permitted.

Level 2
240 litres per person per day

Watering lawns

Watering systems, non fixed sprinklers, hand held hoses, microsprays, drip systems and soaker hoses only.

*October to April

Permitted every second day using odds and evens system during these times:

between 6:00am - 9:00am

between 6:00pm - 9:00pm

*April to October

Permitted every second day using odds and evens system during these times:

between 7:00am - 10:00am

between 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Watering gardens

Watering systems, non fixed sprinklers, hand held hoses, microsprays, drip systems and soaker hoses only.

Top up public swimming pools/spas, including those in motels etc

Only between 7:00am-9:00am and between 6:00pm-8:00pm, every day.

First fill of public swimming pools/spas, including those in motels etc.

Only between 7:00am-9:00am and between 6:00pm-8:00pm, every day.

Turf farm irrigation, market gardens

Permitted.

Irrigation of new turf on non-residential premises

Permitted for one week after laying after which level 2 restriction on watering lawns applies

Public car and truck wash facilities

Permitted.

Construction industry eg mortar or concrete mix

Permitted.

Construction - wash down, paint prep, curing

Permitted.

Cleaning - exterior

Permitted with pressure triggers hoses, any time.

Commercial or Government nurseries

Permitted.

Abattoirs

Permitted.

Food or pet food production

Permitted.

Canneries

Permitted.

Pet care

Permitted.

Public water features

Permitted.

Child care

Permitted.

Public parks, gardens, aviaries, plant houses, zoos

Permitted.

Schools, technical colleges, colleges, universities

Permitted.

Hospitals, hospices, nursing homes, rehab centres

Permitted.

Aged accommodation

Permitted.

Motels, caravan parks, cabins

Permitted.

Hotels, registered clubs

Permitted.

Businesses with cooling towers

Permitted.

Level 3
220 litres per person per day

Watering lawns

Microsprays, drip systems and soaker hoses only.

Not permitted at any time: watering systems, non fixed sprinklers, hand held hoses.

*October to April

Permitted every second day using odds and evens system during these times:

between 6:00am - 9:00am

between 6:00pm - 9:00pm

*April to October

Permitted every second day using odds and evens system during these times:

between 7:00am - 10:00am

between 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Watering gardens

Microsprays, drip systems and soaker hoses only.

Not permitted at any time: watering systems, non fixed sprinklers and hand held hoses.

*October to April

Permitted every second day using odds and evens system during these times:

between 6:00am - 9:00am

between 6:00pm - 9:00pm

*April to October

Permitted every second day using odds and evens system during these times:

between 7:00am - 10:00am

between 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Top up public swimming pools/spas, including those in motels etc

Only between hours of 7:00am - 9:00am and between 6:00pm - 8:00pm, every day provided pool covers are used.

First fill of public swimming pools/spas, including those in motels etc.

Only with Council permission

Turf farm irrigation, market gardens

Irrigation only between 8:00pm - 08:00am. Business must prepare WSAP.

Irrigation of new turf on non-residential premises

Permitted for one week after laying after which level 3 restriction on watering lawns applies.

Public car and truck wash facilities

Permitted, but businesses designated by Council must prepare WSAP.

Construction industry eg mortar or concrete mix

Permitted, but businesses designated by Council must prepare WSAP.

Construction - wash down, paint prep, curing.

Permitted, but businesses designated by Council must prepare WSAP.

Cleaning - exterior

Permitted, with pressure trigger hose.

Commercial or Government nurseries

Permitted, but businesses designated by Council must prepare WSAP.

Abattoirs

Permitted, but businesses designated by Council must prepare WSAP.

Food or pet food production

Permitted, but businesses designated by Council must prepare WSAP.

Canneries

Permitted, but businesses designated by Council must prepare WSAP.

Pet care

Permitted, but businesses designated by Council must prepare WSAP.

Public water features

Permitted, but businesses designated by Council must prepare WSAP.

Child care

Permitted, but businesses designated by Council must prepare WSAP.

Public parks, gardens, aviaries, plant houses, zoos

Permitted, but businesses designated by Council must prepare WSAP.

Schools, technical colleges, colleges, universities

Permitted, but businesses designated by Council must prepare WSAP.

Hospitals, hospices, nursing homes, rehab centres

Permitted, but businesses designated by Council must prepare WSAP.

Aged accommodation

Permitted, but businesses designated by Council must prepare WSAP.

Motels, caravan parks, cabins

Permitted, but businesses designated by Council must prepare WSAP.

Hotels, registered clubs

Permitted, but businesses designated by Council must prepare WSAP.

Businesses with cooling towers

Permitted, but businesses designated by Council must prepare WSAP.

Level 4

200 litres per person per day

Watering lawns

Not permitted.

Watering residential gardens

Microsprays, drip systems and soaker hoses only.

Not permitted at any time: watering systems, non fixed sprinklers and hand held hoses.

*October to April

Wednesday and Sunday only, between 6:00pm - 8:00pm

*April to October

Wednesday and Sunday only, between 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Top up public swimming pools/spas, including those in motels etc

Only between the hours of 7:00am-9:00am and between 6:00pm-8:00pm, every day. Pool covers must be used.

First fill of public swimming pools/spas, including those in motels etc.

Only with Council permission and after water savings elsewhere within property. Covers must be used.

Turf farm irrigation, market gardens

Business designated by Council must implement and comply with WSAP.

Irrigation of new turf on non-residential premises

Not permitted.

Public car and truck wash facilities

Business designated by Council must implement and comply with WSAP.

Construction industry eg mortar or concrete mix

Business designated by Council must implement and comply with WSAP.

Construction - wash down, paint prep, curing.

Permitted.

Cleaning - exterior

Business designated by Council must implement and comply with WSAP.

Commercial or Government nurseries

Business designated by Council must implement and comply with WSAP.

Abattoirs

Business designated by Council must implement and comply with WSAP.

Food or pet food production

Business designated by Council must implement and comply with WSAP.

Canneries

Business designated by Council must implement and comply with WSAP.

Pet care

Business designated by Council must implement and comply with WSAP.

Public water features

WSAP must be implemented.

Child care

Business designated by Council must implement and comply with WSAP.

Public parks, gardens, aviaries, plant houses, zoos

Business designated by Council must implement and comply with WSAP.

Schools, technical colleges, colleges, universities

Business designated by Council must implement and comply with WSAP.

Hospitals, hospices, nursing homes, rehab centres

Business designated by Council must implement and comply with WSAP.

Aged accommodation

Business designated by Council must implement and comply with WSAP.

Motels, caravan parks, cabins

Business designated by Council must implement and comply with WSAP.

Hotels, registered clubs

Business designated by Council must implement and comply with WSAP.

Businesses with cooling towers

Business designated by Council must implement and comply with WSAP.

Level 5

180 litres per person per day

Watering lawns

Not permitted.

Watering gardens

Not permitted.

Top up public swimming pools/spas, including those in motels etc

Not permitted.

First fill of public swimming pools/spas, including those in motels etc.

Not permitted.

Turf farm irrigation, market gardens

Not permitted.

Irrigation of new turf on non-residential premises

Not permitted.

Public car and truck wash facilities

Business designated by Council must implement and comply with WSAP.

Construction industry eg mortar or concrete mix

Permitted.

Construction - wash down, paint prep, curing.

Business designated by Council must implement and comply with WSAP.

Cleaning - exterior

Business designated by Council must implement and comply with WSAP.

Commercial or Government nurseries

Business designated by Council must implement and comply with WSAP.

Abattoirs

Business designated by Council must implement and comply with WSAP.

Food or pet food production

Business designated by Council must implement and comply with WSAP.

Canneries

Business designated by Council must implement and comply with WSAP.

Pet care

Business designated by Council must implement and comply with WSAP.

Public water features

Business designated by Council must implement and comply with WSAP.

Child care

Business designated by Council must implement and comply with WSAP.

Public parks, gardens, aviaries, plant houses, zoos

Business designated by Council must implement and comply with WSAP.

Schools, technical colleges, colleges, universities

Business designated by Council must implement and comply with WSAP.

Hospitals, hospices, nursing homes, rehab centres

Business designated by Council must implement and comply with WSAP.

Aged accommodation

Business designated by Council must implement and comply with WSAP.

Motels, caravan parks, cabins

Business designated by Council must implement and comply with WSAP.

Hotels, registered clubs

Business designated by Council must implement and comply with WSAP.

Businesses with cooling towers

Business designated by Council must implement and comply with WSAP.

Level 6

140 litres per person per day

Watering lawns

Not permitted.

Watering gardens

Not permitted.

Top up public swimming pools/spas, including those in motels etc

Not permitted.

First fill of public swimming pools/spas, including those in motels etc.

Not permitted.

Turf farm irrigation, market gardens

Not permitted.

Irrigation of new turf on non-residential premises

Not permitted.

Public car and truck wash facilities

Not permitted.

Construction industry eg mortar or concrete mix

Not permitted.

Construction - wash down, paint prep, curing

Not permitted.

Cleaning - exterior

Not permitted.

Commercial or Government nurseries

Not permitted.

Abattoirs

Not permitted.

Food or pet food production

Not permitted.

Canneries

Not permitted.

Pet care

Businesses must implement and comply with WSAP.

Public water features

Not permitted.

Child care

Businesses must implement and comply with WSAP.

Public parks, gardens, aviaries, plant houses, zoos

Not permitted.

Schools, technical colleges, colleges, universities

Not permitted.

Hospitals, hospices, nursing homes, rehab centres

Businesses must implement and comply with WSAP.

Aged accommodation

Businesses must implement and comply with WSAP.

Motels, caravan parks, cabins

Not permitted.

Hotels, registered clubs

Not permitted.

Businesses with cooling towers

Not permitted.

*Seasonal change of time restrictions use the Daylight Savings period, starting at 2:00am on the first Sunday of October and finishing at 3:00am on the first Sunday in April.

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Water Restrictions in the Upper Hunter Shire

Current Water Restrictions

Water Restriction Triggers

Murrurundi water restriction triggers

Scone and Aberdeen Water Restriction Triggers

Merriwa/Cassilis water restriction triggers

Water saving information

Permitted residential town water use for each level of water restrictions

Level 1

Watering lawns

*October to April

*April to October

Watering residential gardens

*October to April

*April to October

Top up or fill garden water features

Irrigation of new turf

Wash down walls or paved surface

Top up swimming pools/spa

First fill of private swimming pool

Wash cars at home

Baths, showers

Wash clothes

Use evaporative air conditioners

Use inflatable or temporary pool

Level 2

Watering lawns

*October to April

*April to October

Watering residential gardens

*October to April

*April to October

Top up or fill garden water features

Irrigation of new turf

Wash down walls or paved surface

Top up swimming pools/spa

First fill of private swimming pool

Wash cars at home

Baths, showers

Wash clothes

Use evaporative air conditioners

Use inflatable or temporary pool

Level 3

Watering lawns

*October to April

*April to October

Watering residential gardens

*October to April

*April to October

Top up or fill garden water features

Irrigation of new turf

Wash down walls or paved surface

Top up swimming pools/spa

First fill of private swimming pool

Wash cars at home

Baths, showers

Wash clothes

Use evaporative air conditioners

Use inflatable or temporary pool

Level 4

Watering lawns

Watering residential gardens

*October to April

*April to October

Top up or fill garden water features

Irrigation of new turf

Wash down walls or paved surface

Top up swimming pools/spa

First fill of private swimming pool

Wash cars at home

Baths, showers

Wash clothes

Use evaporative air conditioners

Use inflatable or temporary pool

Level 5

Watering lawns

Watering residential gardens

*October to April