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As the population of the Sydney region grows, more people are sharing the same water resources. In Holroyd, the potable water supply comes from the Warragamba and Upper Nepean Dams.

Advice on on-site detention, easements, flood maps and stormwater is on the drainage page.

Water Restrictions 

Due to low levels in storage dams, Mandatory Water Restrictions have been in force since October 1, 2003. These restrictions apply to all Sydney Water customers including residences, businesses and government agencies.

These Level 3 restrictions are:

  • Hand-held hosing of lawns and gardens and drip irrigation is now allowed only on Wednesdays and Sundays before 10am and after 4pm
  • No other watering systems or sprinklers are to be used at any time
  • A permit from Sydney Water is required to fill new or renovated pools bigger than 10,000 litres
  • No hosing of hard surfaces including vehicles at any time
  • No hoses or taps to be left running unattended, except when filling pools or containers
  • Fire hoses must only be used for fire fighting purposes - not for cleaning.

The following is permitted at any time:

  • Using a hose with a trigger nozzle to clean cars, boats, boat engines, caravans and houses or to water new plants for 28 days after purchase
  • Watering your garden with a watering can or bucket
  • Topping up an existing pool
  • Filling a pool less than 10 000L in capacity
  • Using water from a rainwater tank that is not topped up from Sydney Water's supply.

Recycled water, bore water and water used for testing fire systems, fire fighting and related activities are excluded from restrictions.

To get further information on the restrictions, tips on saving water or to apply for an exemption, visit Sydney Water.

Reduce Your Water Consumption

By taking the following easy steps, you can reduce the amount of water you use every day and save money.

  • Turn off the tap while cleaning your teeth, shaving or peeling vegetables.
  • Take shorter showers.
  • Put a bucket under the shower while waiting for it to get hot and use it to water your plants.
  • Use a water efficient AAA rated shower head that can save an average household $400 a year.
  • Make sure you have a full load before you put on the washing machine or dishwasher.
  • Use water saving devices that you can attach to your taps, available at hardware stores, eg aerators.
  • Reduce the water used by the toilet – place a brick or toilet flusher saver (available at hardware stores) insider the top of the toilet.
  • Observe water restrictions.
  • Plant natives that are adapted to the Australian climate and therefore need less watering.
  • Water early in the morning or late in the afternoon – if you water in the middle of the day the sun will evaporate most of the water before the plants receive it.
  • Water near the roots of plants, for longer and less often.
  • Mulch around your plants to prevent moisture loss, eg pebbles, woodchips, grass clippings.
  • Check for leaks – look at the dials on the water meter before going to bed and again in the morning, and if any dials move, you have a leak.
  • Re-use water from your washing machine onto your garden.
  • Install a rainwater tank to flush your toilet and water your garden.

Reducing Council's Water Consumption

Holroyd Council has adopted a Water Savings Action Plan (WSAP) to conserve water and implement more sustainable practices throughout the organisation. The Water Savings Action Plan provides an important framework to improve the efficiency of the use of water in Council operations, reducing both total water use and the cost to the community.