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MANDATORY WATER RESTRICTIONS

What are the mandatory water restrictions?

No sprinklers or water systems to be used - at any time
No hosing of hard surfaces, including vehicles, paths and buildings - at any time

These restrictions apply from October 1, 2003.
These restrictions will be enforced with fines of $220 from November 1, 2003.
These restrictions will apply to all Sydney Water customers including residential,
business and government.
Drip irrigation, recycled water, fire fighting and related activities are excluded.
Exemptions may apply for some business water use. To apply for a business
use exemption, visit www.sydneywater.com.au .

THE SOLUTION!

Drip Irrigation Systems

There are a number of Garden Drip systems on the market.
One that we can recommend is "Netafim" Dripline and Drippers.
"A slow trickle of water absorbs deep into the soil.
Ideal for trees, narrow planting areas, and
under mulch.

Dripline can water at any time of the day as it is
installed on the surface of the soil and covered over
with mulch...
As there is no overspray, run-off can be eliminated...
Ideal for:

Gardens
Flower Beds
Planter Boxes
Will fit all ½ inch fittings and pipes

Drip Irrigation Systems

(Info from Sydney Water)

Benefits of drip irrigation

uses flexible piping that is easily laid and suitable for most environments, including ornamental gardens
ideal for windy areas as the water goes directly to plant roots
great for everything from plants on slopes to vegetable gardens
suits all soil types
suits all plant types except lawn areas
reduces the risk of plant fungal and insect problems (only wets the soil around the plants roots, not the leaves)
causes less erosion and soil compaction
loses the least amount of water from wind, evaporation and run-off
can be used to apply liquid fertiliser to gardens (you must use a backflow prevention device to ensure fertilisers don't go back into the drinking water supply)
doesn't waste water on weeds.

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