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Water Conservation Measures

Water conservation measures are in place.Calendar showing water no more than twice in the dry and never when it's wet

As a city, we need to use our water wisely to ensure Townsville’s water supply is secure now, and into the future.

Townsville has a dry tropical climate with two distinct seasons: the wet season in summer (typically from November to April) and the dry season in winter (typically from May to October).

During the wet season, we typically get more than enough rain from December to March, so it’s best to switch off your irrigation to avoid over-watering your lawn.

During the dry season, water your lawn no more than twice a week and seasonally adjust your irrigation as needed.

View the Wet Season and Dry Season Lawn Care Calendars.

What This Means for You

We understand how important our water is and is striving to preserve this precious resource whilst still allowing residents to use water when they need it. As a city we need to use our water wisely to ensure Townsville’s water supply is secure now and into the future.

Although these measures provide residents with more flexibility over their watering times, it is important to keep in mind that gardens only need 4 to 6 hours of watering per week to thrive. Watering times should also be reduced following periods of rainfall.