Yeoval facing Level 5 water restrictions

Published on 23 December 2019

Less than 10 days after moving to Level 4 water restrictions, Yeoval residents are facing even tougher restrictions in coming weeks.

Insufficient supply in the Buckinbah Creek and unreliable groundwater availability have forced Cabonne Council to introduce Level 5 restrictions in the village from Sunday 5 January 2020, unless there is heavy rain in the meantime.

This means that:

Activity	Level 5 Extreme
Watering of Lawns	Not Permitted
Watering of gardens	Only with bucket or watering can each Sunday between 6pm and 8pm (daylight savings time) Hand-held hoses, watering systems, non-fixed sprinklers, microsprays, drip systems and soaker hoses not permitted at any time
Irrigation of new turf	Not Permitted
Topping up, filling garden water features	Not Permitted
Washing down walls or paved surfaces	Not Permitted
Topping up swimming pools/spas	Not Permitted
First fill of swimming pools/spas	Not Permitted
Inflatable or temporary children’s pools	Not Permitted
Washing cars at home	Not Permitted
Use of evaporative air-conditioners	Permitted only between 7am-midnight each day. Exemptions may be granted to aged accommodation or nursing homes
Construction industry eg. Mortar or concrete mix	Permitted
Construction – wash down, paint preparation, curing etc	Business must implement and comply with Water Saving Action Plan

The Yeoval reticulated system supplies residents with chlorinated raw water only, which is non-portable. Providing alternative sources of drinking water is the responsibility of each householder.

Residents’ assistance in reducing water consumption is imperative to maintain sufficient supply for essential household purposes. However, Level 5 water restrictions are enforceable under the NSW Local Government Act and failing to comply with the restrictions can result in a fine of up to $220.

Anyone seeking further information is invited to contact Cabonne Council’s Engineering Department on 63907100.