Water Restriction Triggers
The figures in the tables below have been based on recommendations from Council’s Drought Management Strategy, adopted in November 2009.
 Water Restriction Triggers (204kb)
1. Figures for Tweed District and Uki systems are based on Clarrie Hall Dam per cent full.
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External Sales banned and Pre Activation Activities at:
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90%
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Level 1 (target 5% reduction) Restriction imposed at:
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Not used
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Level 2 (target 10% reduction) Restriction imposed at:
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75%
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Level 3 (target 15% reduction) Restriction imposed at:
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Not used
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Level 4 (target 20% reduction) Restriction imposed at:
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60%
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Level 5 (target 25% reduction) Restriction imposed at:
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Not used
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Level 6 (target 30% reduction) Restriction imposed at:
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50%
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Level 7 (target 40% reduction) Restriction imposed at:
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40%
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2. Figures for the Tyalgum system is based on water flow over Tyalgum Weir.
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Level 2 (target 20% reduction) Restriction imposed at:
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Water stops flowing over the weir
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Level 4 (target 30% reduction) Restriction imposed at:
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Water-carting required to supply the system
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Target Water Usage
Water Restrictions - Target Water Usage (56kb)
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