Water Update Information
Current Water Restrictions
There are currently no water restrictions in place throughout Warrumbungle Shire Council.
Odds and Evens System Explained
This means that if the street number of your property is odd you can water in accordance with the restrictions on odd numbered calendar dates.
If your property has an even number you can water in accordance with the restrictions on even numbered calendar dates.
If your property has a range of street numbers then it should be treated as odd or even as per the first number in the range. For example if your property is 12-15 Smith Street then you can water on even calendar dates in accordance with the restrictions.
If your property has no street number then it should be treated as an even property. For example if your property is "Tara" then you can water on even calendar dates in accordance with the restrictions.
For more information see Warrumbungle Shire Council’s Drought Management Plan.
Water Levels
Click on the links below to see water levels in Coonabarabran and Dunedoo.
Timor Dam Coonabarabran Levels(PDF, 72KB)
Dunedoo Bore Water Levels(PDF, 707KB)
Water Saving Ideas and Drought Management
Do you know how much water you use in your home?
Warrumbungle Shire Council is a proud supporter of Smart Water Advice.
A great idea to monitor water usage in your own homes is to download the Home Water Audit Kit(PDF, 96KB).
The Home Water Calculator allows you to go through each area of your property and calculate your water use. The tool compares your use against the average use in your area. It will also give you a goal to meet. If your water use is lower than this goal - congratulations! If you would like to try to save water and meet the recommended goal have a read of some of the water saving tips and advice.
Smart Water Advice is delivered by The Water Conservancy in collaboration with the water industry across Australia and New Zealand to provide everyone with the knowledge to use water efficiently. The materials making up this program are designed improve your water literacy, help you value of water, influence water using behaviours and reduce water waste.
The Drought Management Plan(PDF, 5MB) provides guidance on how best to provide the maximum degree of security for the supply of water to the towns, villages and rural residents in the Warrumbungle Shire during drought conditions.
Drought Hub
The NSW Government has also established NSW Drought Hub, which provides a one-stop, online destination for information on a vast range of services and support available to primary producers, their families and communities to prepare for and manage drought.
Visit the NSW Drought Hub for further information.