Tararua District Council is advising Woodville residents that water flows in the Mangapapa Stream have dropped significantly over the last week.
With the Woodville water storage project still not complete, there is an immediate need to conserve water.
A total hosing ban has come into effect immediately for both Pahiatua and Woodville.
Residents are advised that garden sprinklers, unattended water systems, soak hoses, and hand-held hoses cannot be used.
The ban also means no cleaning cars, washing houses or windows and no refilling of swimming pools. Council is monitoring water conditions regularly and will continue to update residents through the website and Facebook.
Website: www.tararuadc.govt.nz
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TararuaDC
