The restrictions were enforced recently due to reduced river flows resulting from sustained dry weather across the region.

Without some substantial rain in the upper catchment, Council advise restrictions may be tightened further within a month.

The Moderate restrictions apply to the use of water outdoors – with only one hour of watering using hand held hoses on alternate days, before 9am and after 4pm permitted.

For more information, residents are advised to visit www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/waterrestrictions