September 26th, 2025Water restrictions listed

A welcome rise in storage levels has seen water restrictions lifted in the Daylesford and Hepburn region.
The current Stage 2 restrictions were lifted last Friday, September 19 and the region returned to the Permanent Water Saving Rules, which apply across Victoria to support the ongoing responsible use of water.
Daylesford and Hepburn region has been on water restrictions since July, following an extended period of extremely dry conditions.
With recent rainfall and improved inflows into reservoirs, the region’s storage levels have now reached 100 per cent capacity.

Construction on the Daylesford Water Supply Pipeline Project continues, with the final stage now underway. Once completed, the pipeline will help prepare the service area from the impacts of climate change.
Central Highlands Water managing director Jeff Haydon, pictured, said CHW was grateful to the Daylesford and Hepburn region community for their efforts in minimising their water usage during this period of restrictions.
“While recent rain has boosted our storages, the ongoing impacts of climate change mean we must continue to be water wise. Our Permanent Water Saving Rules are a simple yet effective way to ensure we’re always using water responsibly.”
Permanent Water Saving Rules are a set of common-sense rules that apply year-round to help everyone save water.
The key rules include:
Handheld hoses can be used at any time but must be fitted with a trigger nozzle and be leak free;
Vehicles can be cleaned at any time with a bucket or a handheld hose;
A residential garden or lawn can be watered using a handheld hose, bucket or watering can at any time; and
A residential watering system can be used between 6pm and 10 am on any day.

Words: Donna Kelly