Water Restrictions

New pools and spas may be filled.  
Existing pools and spas may be topped up with a hand held hose or an automated system.

Garden ponds may be filled from empty.
Garden ponds can be topped up with a hand held hose or by an automated system.

A fountain which does not re-circulate water must not be operated.
No restriction applies to topping up a fountain at any time. 

Dams, tanks or like containers must not be filled or have their water added to or replaced, unless the water is to be used for in-house domestic purposes, stock, fire-fighting purposes or with written permission of the Council.

Only a hose fitted with a trigger nozzle may be used during the construction or repair of any building or works. 
Cleaning Paving, Concrete and Other Hard Services (Including Houses, Walls, Sheds etc.) 
Water must not be used to clean hard surfaces unless required as a result of:  
An accident, fire, health hazard or safety reason; or  
Staining on the surface has developed and a hand held hose or high pressure water cleaning device is used (once per season).  
For construction or renovation work using a high pressure water cleaning device.

A tanker permit from the Council is required. 
Tankers with permits may fill at anytime if the water is to be used for firefighting, construction, in-house use, stock watering, crop spraying or public health reasons.

Washing of vehicles using a hand held hose fitted with a trigger nozzle or a high pressure water cleaning device is permitted on any surface and on any day of the week. 
A commercial car wash can also be used.

Use of recycled, grey or rainwater is exempt unless it has been mixed with water from the reticulated supply. 
Commercial car wash facilities that use water from a source other than the Council’s reticulated water system or operate in a way that minimizes water wastage.  
Council operated truck wash facilities may only be used to clean livestock cartage vehicles, but a permit is required.   
Essential cleaning of paved areas at Finley Livestock Exchange may take place at any time as long as the hose used is in good condition and wastage is minimised.   
Commercial Enterprises / Essential Services may be granted an exemption if they can demonstrate financial hardship or a community benefit.

Applications for temporary or permanent exemptions must be made in writing and addressed to the Chief Executive Officer.  
Exemptions can be considered, amended or revoked at any time.

Persons who willfully or negligently waste or misuse water from a public water supply are guilty of an offence - penalty $220.
Continual offenders may be prosecuted. Maximum penalty that could be issued is $2,200 or 20 penalty units.