Council has advised that following the introduction of Level 2 Water Restrictions on Tuesday 10 March 2026, restrictions in Boorowa have now been eased to Level 1 as of Friday 10th April.
The seasonal change, along with recent rainfall and reduced temperatures across the catchment, has resulted in increased inflows into the Boorowa Weir and a reduction in water demand under Council’s Drought Management Plan.
Water is a precious resource. Despite the return to a lower restriction level, Council continues to urge all users of the Boorowa town water supply to conserve water, comply with the current restrictions outlined below, and use water efficiently to help prolong supply for as long as possible.
Council will actively monitor compliance with these water restrictions and take action where appropriate to improve compliance.
It is an offence under the Local Government Act 1993 to not comply with water restrictions, and you can be issued with a $220 penalty notice or prosecuted in the local court for this offence.
Council thanks the Boorowa community for their cooperation and encourages everyone to be water-wise. These measures are essential to protect the town’s water supply and avoid more severe restrictions in the future.
For more information, residents can refer to Council’s website at:
https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/services/water-management/ or contact Council on 1300
445 586.
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