Latest News Water Restrictions River levels are dropping!  The weather is hot and we need to reduce our water consumption.  Residents on the Masterton Urban Water Supply are urged to comply with the odd or even day water sprinkling restrictions.  ‘If we all do our bit to keep water use down the Council may not have to introduce any further water restrictions says James Li Utility Services Manager.  ‘Make sure the water you do use is effective. Give your plants a good water less often and keep the mulch on.  Hand watering aimed directly at each plant is more effective than sprinklers.’  ‘The amount of water we can draw from the Waingawa River each day is decided by the Greater Wellington Regional Council and they have warned us that dropping water levels mean that we need to stick to the restrictions.’ 16 January 2009