Water restrictions begin in Katherine today, just odds only.
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Odd numbered properties can water today, Wednesday and Saturday from 6pm – 8am
Even numbered properties have their chance tomorrow, Thursday and Sunday from 6pm – 8am
There is to be no watering of hard surfaces.
Hand held watering via a bucket or watering can is permitted at any time.
Katherine residents use 529 litres of water per person per day, almost double the national average.
Authorities are working to reduce our water use by 20 per cent to cope with PFAS chemical contamination in town drinking water during the peak demand months of September and October.