Water conservation
Be water smart this summer
Most of the water supply for Lower Hutt, Porirua, Upper Hutt and Wellington comes directly from rivers and an aquifer, which depend on rainfall. Low rainfall reduces the amount of water available. Water use increases by up to 50% in dry summer weather, due mainly to garden watering. You can help to take the pressure off our water sources by being water smart with how you water.
Using mulch and the three ‘T’s of watering – test the soil’s moisture needs first, target watering directly to the roots of plants at a rate the soil can absorb and time any sprinkler or irrigation watering to 30 minutes – will help you maintain a healthy garden with modest water needs.
Check out our conservation tips and where to find great offers on irrigation kits, soak hoses, water timers and hose control nozzles now.
