ACTEW imposed permanent water conservation measures throughout the entire reporting period. Details of these permanent water conservation measures can be found at ACTEW’s Save Water for Life website.
Stage 3 water restrictions were also imposed by ACTEW throughout the entire 2009–10 reporting period. Full details of the Stage 3 water restrictions can be found on the ACTEW Save Water for Life website and in the Scheme of Temporary Restrictions.
Exemptions to the Stage 3 water restrictions imposed by ACTEW during 2009–10 are detailed in the following table.
Urban water restriction exemptions for the Canberra region during 2009–10
|
Date |
Water restriction exemption |
|---|---|
|
14 November 2009 – 29 November 2009 |
Washing of windows, buildings, paved areas and vehicles using potable water allowed |
|
19 December 2009 – 31 January 2010 |
Limited weekend use of sprinklers |
Source: ACTEW (2009)
Mandatory water conservation measures were also in place in the Palerang Council for Captains Flat urban water supply during the water reporting period. Details of these can be found from the Palerang Council Website.
Water use in the Canberra region is also restricted to the bounds of the Murray-Darling Basin Cap. A net volume of 40,000 ML/year is able to be extracted from surface water sources in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).
National Water Account 2010
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