Water restrictions

On 29 November 2017 a ban was imposed on the use of any residential sprinklers or unattended irrigation systems as drought conditions affect the Wellington region.  This was lifted on 9 February 2018.

For more information go to Wellington Water's News Release.

We encourage you to find ways to use less water in your gardens during dry periods.  You can do this by using mulch, watering your plants and trees only when necessary, and installing a trigger spray on your hose.

The water restrictions during daylight saving months are:

• either one automatic watering device or one fixed line system (such as a sprinkler) can be used per household, and 
• watering can only be done on alternate days from 6am to 8am and 7pm to 9pm – with even numbered houses on even days of the month and odd numbered houses on odd days of the month.

Hand-held hoses can be used at any time.

At times of drought or water shortage more specific restrictions may be imposed.

In this case, we'll let you know what additional restrictions are in place through media and council information channels.

Tips to save water:

• Use mulch to keep soil moist.
  
• Only water your garden when absolutely necessary during cooler times of the day - early morning or late evening. 
  
• Collect water from your shower for watering your garden.
  
• Let your lawn die off, it will come back.

Water use in Porirua City is managed under the Porirua City Council General Bylaw 1991 Part 17 - Water Supply.

The Bylaw applies at all times throughout the year and is enforced particularly during summer and prolonged dry seasons.

Water restrictions are publicly notified in community and regional newspapers, local radio and television as appropriate in each case.