Current Status: Level 1

Townsville has four levels of water restrictions.

Odds and evens water restrictions apply at all four levels.

Odd numbered houses can water on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday,
Even numbered houses can water on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

• Level 1 - When Ross River Dam is more than 10%.
  
  • Ban on sprinklers between 9am and 4pm on all days.
  • Handheld watering permitted anytime.
    
• Level 2 - When Ross River Dam is at or below 10%.
  
  • Ban on sprinklers between 9am to 4pm on all days.
  • Handheld watering permitted anytime.
  • Increased policing and enforcement.
    
• Level 3 - When Ross River Dam is at or below 5%.
  • Sprinklers permitted between the hours of 6.30am to 7.30am and 6.30pm to 7.30 pm.
  • Handheld watering permitted anytime.
    
• Level 4 - When Ross River Dam is at or below 3.5%.
  
  • Sprinklers not permitted.
  • Handheld watering permitted between the hours of 6.30am to 7.30am and 6.30pm to 7.30pm.

More information about water saving tips can be found here.

For more information, please phone the Customer Service Centre on 1300 878 001 or send an email to Townsville Water.