Level 2 water restrictions will come into force for Tyalgum from 11.59 pm on Thursday 14 December 2023 as hot weather causes the village’s water supply to drop fast.
Acting Water and Wastewater Business and Assets Manager Elizabeth Seidl urged everyone in Tyalgum to save water now and meet the Level 2 water use target of 140 litres a day per person.
‘A little over a month ago we lifted water restrictions for Tyalgum but this hotter weather is putting a lot of pressure on the village’s water supply,’ Ms Seidl said.
‘We’re urging the community to rally together again to save water by following what you can and cannot do under Level 2 water restrictions.’
Council last introduced water restrictions for Tyalgum on 26 October. They were lifted on 16 November after heavy rainfall boosted the village’s water supply.
Under Level 2 restrictions, watering established lawns and using sprinklers, soaker hoses or drip irrigation is banned. Refilling pools and spas from empty and topping up ponds and fountains is also banned, except to keep fish or frogs alive.
It’s OK to water private gardens (not lawns) every second day for 15 minutes before 9 am or after 4 pm, using a trigger-controlled handheld hose. The odd/even house number system will be enforced, with no watering on the 31st of the month.
It’s also OK to wash private vehicles using a high-pressure low-flow cleaner with trigger control for 5 minutes once every 2 weeks. Buckets are allowed at any time.
Topping up existing pools and spas is permitted with a trigger-controlled handheld hose before 9 am or after 4 pm only.
Washing dogs is permitted with a bucket at any time. Otherwise, use a mobile or fixed-premises dog washer.
Go to tweed.nsw.gov.au/water-
The restrictions also apply to residents with rainwater tanks filled up with town water and Tyalgum businesses such as short-term rental providers. Go to tweed.nsw.gov.au/business-
will the ‘spring water’ extraction companies be bound to reduce their consumption?