Tasman water restrictions to continue

Water restrictions will continue for at least another fortnight in parts of Tasman.

Tasman District Council announced that Stage 1 water restrictions, requiring a 20 per cent reduction in allowable take, will continue for water permit holders in the Moutere Eastern Groundwater Zone for another fortnight, beginning Monday 28 March, 2022.

Dry Weather convenor Dennis Bush-King says the rain that has been experienced has not seen a big enough lift in groundwater levels in the deep Moutere aquifers and any pumping after the rain will see further decline.

Dennis says in the interests of ensuring some stability in aquifer levels the restrictions need to stay in place for 14 days, until Monday 11 April, 2022.

“We will continue to monitor the situation and if levels rise above the trigger for restrictions, they can be lifted.”

Restriction of domestic water use within the rationed water management zone means watering of lawns or decorative gardens is not permitted, although stock drinking water is not restricted.

General conservation of water by those on council supplies was encouraged.

Full details of the restrictions can be found here.