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Media Release - Department of Water and Energy Date: 6 April 2009 BLUE MOUNTAINS' GROUNDWATER RESTRICTIONS TO CONTINUE Restrictions on the use of groundwater by Blue Mountains residents will continue until March 2010, the Department of Water and Energy announced today.
“Since June 2007, Blue Mountains homeowners have not been able to use groundwater to hose hard surfaces or run sprinkler systems,” the Deputy Director General of Water Management, Mr David Harriss said.
“These restrictions are necessary to ensure that precious groundwater is not wasted.”
The restrictions apply to stock and domestic bores on properties within the Blue Mountains City Council Local Government Area that are connected to town water supply.
They stipulate that groundwater cannot be used for hosing hard surfaces, such as paths or driveways, or to run watering systems, such as sprinklers.
“The Blue Mountains is a heritage listed area with many environmentally significant groundwater-dependent ecosystems, such as the hanging swamps,” Mr Harriss said.
“Groundwater from the region’s aquifers must be used wisely and not wasted.
“The restrictions will help ensure there is enough groundwater to meet the needs of the environment and the community long into the future.”
Mr Harriss said the Blue Mountains council and community should be congratulated for adhering to the restrictions over the past year and a half.
“The people of the Blue Mountains are conservationists who deeply value their environment and their continuing support in following the restrictions is appreciated,” he said.
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