Level Two Water Restrictions now apply for Mungindi

Level Two Water Restrictions now apply for Mungindi

Water levels in Mungindi are particularly concerning generally, with low rainfall over recent months and no river flow.

Last summer, residents will recall that a number of infrastructure upgrades were undertaken to supplement and ultimately replace the Mungindi town water supply with 100% artesian water. At the present time, Mungindi’s town water is supplied largely by river water although increasing amounts of artesian water are being preemptively utilised to better preserve the town water supply. Residents may notice that the town water supply is slightly warmer than usual as a result.

Last year, a leased cooling tower was installed to cool the artesian water prior to treatment. Council is currently awaiting delivery of its own cooling tower, which is coming from overseas.

Because there is some lead time prior to delivery and commissioning Council’s cooling tower at Mungindi, Council will be instigating more proactive measures to control water consumption in Mungindi for the remainder of the 2020 calendar year.

As of midnight Wednesday 2 December 2020, Level Two Water Restrictions will apply in Mungindi until 31 December 2020.

Council has in place a Water Supply Schemes Drought Management Plan which prescribes the approach to adopting water restrictions and residents in Mungindi should adhere to the following restrictions:

Sprinkler Systems to be used between 6:00am-9:00am and 7:00pm-10:00pm during Summer in accordance with the Odds and Evens Scheme. This means: Households with odd street numbers are permitted to use their sprinklers on odd dates during the times prescribed; Households with even street numbers are permitted to use their sprinklers on even dates during the times prescribed. Handheld hoses and buckets can be used at any time. Paved and concrete surfaces are not to be washed down. Pools may be topped up with a hand held hose and swimming pool covers are required when not in use. Car washing can only take place using a trigger hose and bucket. Water can only be carted from a secure water source. Residents are encouraged to only clothes wash when they have a full load. Fountains are to be turned off but ponds may be topped up.

For Commercial and Industrial water users in Mungindi, the following will apply:

Irrigation (Efficient User) consumption should be reduced by 15%. Irrigation (Non Efficient User) consumption should be reduced by 25%. Washing of commercial buildings and windows is discouraged.

Further details of these water restrictions can be found on Council’s website www.mpsc.nsw.gov.au within its Water Supply Schemes Drought Management Plan. If residents of Mungindi have any questions about these restrictions, they are encouraged to contact Council directly.