‘Odds and Evens’ Water Restrictions in Place from Monday 13 January

Long periods of dry weather and low rainfall can cause river levels to become too low. When that happens, council’s resource consent requires us to reduce the amount of water we take from the Pātea River.

With water levels dropping in the Pātea River and dry weather forecast to continue, Stratford District Council is imposing level 1 water restrictions from Monday 13 January 2025 until further notice. The restrictions will apply to all properties using the Stratford, Toko, and Midhirst water supply.

During this time, there will be a total ban on sprinkler and irrigation systems, and unattended hoses. Handheld hoses can be used depending on the house number of the resident.

The following hose restrictions apply:

• Houses with even numbers can use a hand-held hose only on even numbered days; and
• Houses with odd numbers can use a hand-held hose only on odd numbered days.

This notice is in accordance with Council’s Water Supply Bylaw. View the full bylaw at Stratford.govt.nz/Bylaws

To learn more about water restrictions and why we need them, visit Stratford.govt.nz/WaterRestrictions

Every little drop helps! Do your part to conserve water and help look after the health of our rivers and streams. See water saving tips at Stratford.govt.nz/SaveWater

V Araba | Director Assets