The Adelaide region was subject to Level 3 Enhanced water restrictions throughout 2009–10. The history of water restrictions for the Adelaide region during 2009–10 is presented below.
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Water restriction level |
Date implemented |
Date altered |
Hand-held hose watering and drippers
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Bucket/ watering cans |
Reticulation sprinklers |
Swimming pools |
Car washing |
Hard surfaces |
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Level 3 enhanced (non-daylight saving) |
05 Apr 2009 |
04 Oct 2009 |
2 day/week with trigger nozzle 7–10 am or 4–7 pm |
Any time |
Prohibited |
No filling without permit |
Bucket or commercial car wash only |
No washing hard surfaces
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Watering hours changed (daylight saving) |
04 Oct 2009 |
17 Nov 2009 |
2 day/week with trigger nozzle 6–9 am or 6–9 pm |
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Watering hours increased to 5 hours/week |
17 Nov 2009 |
04 Apr 2010 |
Max 5 hrs/week any day 6–9 am or 6–9 pm |
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Watering hours changed (non-daylight savings) |
04 Apr 2010 |
02 May 2010 |
Max 5 hrs/week any day 7–10 am and 4–7 pm
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Watering hours increased to 7 hours/week |
02 May 2010 |
01 Dec 2010 |
Max 7 hrs/week any day 7–10 am and 4–7 pm |
5 pm–10 am (6 pm–10 am in daylight savings time) |
No restrictions |
Bucket, commercial car wash or hose with trigger nozzle only |
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01 Dec 2010 |
- |
Any time |
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Hosing of external paved areas for health and safety reasons only |
Source: SA Water website, 2010
National Water Account 2010
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