On Wednesday 28 January, Tahuna moved to level 2 water restrictions - joining the rest of the district.

Level 2 means that our water supply is still under considerable pressure.

Here's what you need to know:

• How much water we can take is controlled by resource consents from Waikato Regional Council, which legally limit how much water we can take to protect the river and environment.
• When water source levels drop in dry weather, these consent conditions can restrict how much water can be taken, meaning that less water is available unless we conserve.
• We can not store huge amounts of treated water, so changes in river flow or demand affect our water supplies quickly.
• Level 2 means that sprinklers and garden irrigation systems can only be used on alternate days (even street numbers on even days, odd street numbers on odd days) between 6-8am and 6-8pm only. 

  Watering by hand can take place anytime but avoiding the hottest part of the day reduces the amount of water that evaporates which is good for the plants and uses every drop well.

• If you become aware of any water leaks, please report them to us via the Antenno app or by calling 0800 746 467.

Make sure to check out mpdc.nz/water for FAQs on water restrictions and water conservation.