Water restrictions will start on 8 October 2011 this year.  Christchurch’s water supply systems were badly damaged during the 4 September, 22 February and 13 June earthquakes, the results of which have meant water restrictions are  being imposed for the city for the first time since the drought of 1998.

The infrastructure required to pump water around the city on a peak-demand summer day, has been severely damaged by earthquakes over the last 12 months.  We need to reduce the outdoor water consumption across the city this summer, as the damaged water infrastructure can not support this level of demand over the summer months.

The restrictions are necessary to ensure the Council can supply Christchurch residents with the indoor water they need as summer approaches. If residents do not comply with the restrictions from October, watering bans may have to be imposed for the city.

Level 3 Water Restriction - Alternate day hand-held hosing only