Water restrictions

Find out what water restrictions are currently active in our supply area.

Stage 2 Water Restrictions

As of 27 January 2026, Stage 2 Water Restrictions are now in place for customers in Riverina Water’s supply area due to the extended extreme heat and ongoing dry conditions.

Stage 2 Water Restrictions

DOMESTIC water use Garden watering.

From 7am to 7pm each day, only handheld hoses are permitted to be used. All other watering methods are prohibited (for example, but not limited to sprinklers, irrigation systems, fixed hoses and sprays) during this time period.
Private swimming pools. No initial filling of pools. Topping up a pool’s water level is permitted. Hosing paved areas. Prohibited from 7am to 7pm each day unless required as a result of an accident, fire, health hazard or other emergency.
Washing of motor vehicles. Washing of cars with hoses allowed if not on a hard or paved surface.

PUBLIC and COMMERCIAL water use

Public gardens, sports grounds, nurseries, bowling greens and similar facilities. From 7am to 7pm each day, only handheld hoses are permitted to be used. All other watering methods are prohibited (for example, but not limited to sprinklers, irrigation systems, fixed hoses and sprays).
Washing of motor vehicles. No restrictions
Water cartage. No restrictions (Metered standpipes only). Automatic flush toilets. No restrictions.
Hosing paved areas. No washing down of any hard surfaces unless it is required as a result of an accident, fire, health hazard or other emergency.

INDUSTRIAL water use

No restrictions.

Penalties, including fines or water flow restrictors, may be applied to repeat offenders.

Our water restrictions are triggered based on supply and usage. For full details, please see our Water Restrictions Policy.

Apply for an exemption to water restrictions

If you require an exemption to water restrictions, please complete the form below and we will assess your application.

Exemptions may be made for domestic, public, commercial and industrial uses. Exemptions to water restrictions must be applied for in writing and must provide appropriate reasoning why an exemption
should be made.

Any increase in water restrictions stages will void the existing exemption and a new application must be made.

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Exemption request details

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