Water Conservation and Restrictions

Council draws water from rivers and groundwater under resource consents. 

The conditions of these consents and the demand for water set the trigger levels for Council to issue water restrictions.

To ensure water demand does not exceed the available supply, restrictions may be put in place.

Visit the Water Conservation and Restrictions page for more information about Water Conservation and Restriction Levels and what they mean for you. Thank you for doing your bit to conserve water in Horowhenua.

Water Conservation and Restrictions as of Friday 16 February 2024. 

 Levin and Ōhau are in Water Conservation Level 1 until further notice.

  Level 3 Water Restrictions are in place for Foxton and Foxton Beach until further notice.

More Water Saving Tips

Water Saving Tip - Hold off for a full wash

Only do full loads in the washing machine - the average volume of water for a single load of washing is more than 120 litres.

Water Saving Tip - Daily Routine

Be conscious in your daily routine.
Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth or shaving.

Water Saving Tip - Avoid the hose

Use a bucket of water and a mop or sponge instead of a hose for outdoor cleaning jobs.

More water saving tips