“These restrictions are aimed at maintaining water supply and are necessary for ensuring that the ongoing water requirements of the town are met,” stated Hilltops Mayor Brian Ingram. “I would like to reassure the community that the security of the Boorowa water supply is our number one infrastructure priority. We are currently finalising a scoping study in relation to the construction of a water pipeline as a long-term solution to this issue. We are requesting assistance from the State and Federal Governments to ensure this pipeline can be completed.”
Definitions for Restriction Level and permitted activities can be found on the Council website at https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/ENVIRONMENT/Environment/Water-Sewer.aspx
Residents are able to water their lawns and gardens every second day between 6am and 9am or 6pm and 9pm on an odds and evens system.
A summary of level 3 water restrictions is as follows:
| Activity | Level 3 |
| Watering of gardens | 6am-9am and 6pm-9pm every second day on an odds and evens system |
| Irrigation of new turf | Up to one week after laying |
| Washing down walls or paved surfaces | Not permitted |
| Topping up private swimming pools/spas | 7am-9am and 6pm-8pm, provided pool covers are used |
| Washing cars | Allowed with bucket only, on lawn, between 9am and 12 noon |
| Use of evaporative air conditioners | As needed |