Water Restrictions

Melbourne is currently in Stage 2 water restrictions. This means;
Gardens
can be watered with the following methods at any time:

- Trigger-nozzle fitted hose, Watering can, Bucket.

Manual watering systems (not hand watering), i.e. systems without timers, can be used within the following 3 rules:

  • Alternate watering days:
    - Even and no-numbered houses can water on even dates of the month
    - Odd numbered houses can water on odd dates of the month
    - Everyone can water on the 31st within the specified times
  • Restricted hours - use a manual water system on your alternate day between:
    - 6-8am
    - 8-10pm
  • Households with someone over the age of 70, may water at the alternate time of 8-10am (on your alternate watering day).

Watering systems with automatic timers can be used on your alternate days (details below) from midnight to 4am. Alternate days:
- Even and no-numbered houses can water on even dates of the month
- Odd numbered houses can water on odd dates of the month
- Everyone can water on the 31st within the specified times

For more information Visit www.melbournewater.com.au