Central Darling Shire says the restrictions will remain in place until drought conditions improve.

Level two restrictions came into effect on March 3, and will remain in place until conditions improve.

“Due to drought conditions, limited above ground storage and minimal rainfall expected, consumers are urged to minimise water usage,” Council’s General Manager Greg Hill said.

Level 2 Restrictions are as follows: 

• Watering systems, non-fixed sprinklers, handheld hoses, micro sprays, drip systems, soaker hoses on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays only. 
• Watering between 6am and 9am and 6pm and 9pm 
• Washing vehicles by: (a) means of a bucket or watering can filled directly from a tap (and not by means of a hose); or (b) By means of a trigger hose, used only for the purpose of wetting, and rinsing a vehicle after it has been washed; or (c) To clean inside a tank of a tanker vehicle by means of a trigger hose, where such cleaning is necessary either to avoid contamination of the tanker's contents or to ensure public safety. 
• Construction Activities - water may only be used: (a) for the purpose of compaction by means of trigger hose. (b) for the purpose of dust suppression. 
• Windows and building facades: By a bucket or watering can filled directly from a tap (and not by means of a hose) unless it is necessary to do so as a result of an accident, fire, or other emergency

These restrictions are enforceable and Central Darling Council said penalties, including possible disconnection, will be imposed upon those who do not comply.

Council said in cases of extreme hardship, it will consider requests for exemptions. If an exemption is issued, it will end if a restriction level changes.