Hutt City Council
Garden watering restrictions
The following watering restrictions are in effect in the area served by Hutt City Council during the period of daylight saving (30 September 2012 to 7 April 2013).
Unattended watering
- One sprinkler or unattended hose may be used per property. A buried irrigation system or soaker hose is considered to be an unattended hose
- Watering is permitted on alternate odd/even days. Properties with odd numbered street addresses can be watered on odd days of the month - those with even numbered street addresses on even days of the month
- Watering is permitted between 6am - 8am and 7pm - 9pm
Watering by hand
- A hand held hose may be used at any time, provided that no other hose or sprinkler is being used and that water is not being used wastefully
- A watering can may be used to water at any time
Exceptions
These restrictions do not apply to properties with metered service pipes or those properties that are not connected to Hutt City Council's water supply system and supply their own water for garden watering purposes.
The restrictions do not apply outside the daylight saving period.
Further information
For further information about Hutt City Council's watering bylaw, please contact Capacity, ph 910 3800 or visit www.huttcity.govt.nz/en/Services/Water-services/Supplying-your-water.