Latest News Summer Water Restrictions are now in place The Council has introduced water restrictions to make sure there is enough water for everybody on the Masterton urban and Taueru water supplies.    Residents may now use water sprinklers on alternate days only: odd-numbered properties may use their sprinklers on odd calendar days and even numbered properties on even number calendar days.  With high temperatures and hot, dry winds over the weekend water usage was high, requiring use of the booster pump to keep up with demand.  On Sunday our water demand reached 26,882 m3 and we are limited by the Greater Wellington Regional Council to 28,000 m3 per day.  Council staff are going to be out checking that people understand the restrictions and anyone found operating garden sprinklers outside of the rules will be asked to comply.  The Manager of Assets and Operations, Mr David Hopman said he encourages residents to co-operate with the restrictions so that all the community has reasonable access to the water supply. “By all means, water the garden.  One good soaking is better than several light sprinkles.  Hand-held hoses direct the water where it needs to go and they can be used at any time.” 02 December 2008