Masterton

There are currently no restrictions on garden watering.

Masterton District Council suggest the following tips to help you save water at home.

Gardening

Please note - garden watering is currently restricted to sprinklers on alternate days.

• Water your garden before 7am or after 9pm.
• Water your garden with a handheld hose only.
• Most gardens do well being watered every other day at most.
• Water your garden at cooler, less windy times of the day to ensure your plants retain the water they need.
• Set your lawn mower to leave grass slightly longer. Short grass dries out sooner.

Bathroom

• Turn off the tap when cleaning your teeth or shaving - you could save 10 litres of water a minute.
• Reduce your shower time to four minutes or less.
• Install water-saving shower heads or flow restrictors.
• Use the half flush on your toilet.

Kitchen

• Wait until you have a full load before starting your dishwasher. Use the eco-setting if you can.
• Avoid rinsing dishes.

Laundry

• Wait until you have a full load before starting your washing machine, or use the partial load settings.

Outside

• Use a broom to sweep your driveway rather than hosing it clean.
• Wash your car with a bucket of water on the lawn and you'll water your lawn at the same time.