NEWS

Over the past month, despite some rain, there has been a significant increase in water demand due to the warmer weather.

Summer is officially here so it’s time to start thinking about how much water we use. While we aren’t at water alert levels yet, it’s not far away if we keep using the amount we are.

Waipa District Council has lifted all water restrictions across the district, effective immediately.

This is the earliest Council has ever lifted water restrictions.

Water use in Waipa district has hit a record high for December, prompting a move to Water Alert Level 3 - effective immediately.

Waipa District Council is warning further water restrictions will be necessary if residents don’t start cutting back their water use.