Council has encouraged residents with rainwater tanks or access to a bore to be certified by council to ensure compliance, and be able to display an endorsed "Tank or Bore Water in Use" sign.
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Armidale Regional Council Mayor Cr Simon Murray said audits were being conducted by council's Plumbing, Drainage & Trade Waste Officer (licenced plumber) on properties with access to the town water supply that also were identified as either having a bore or tank water sign, or have stated that the water is being sourced from bores or tanks.
"We are asking people to contact Council to conduct an audit, and if compliant receive a free Council branded Tank or Bore Water in Use sign to display in their front yards," Cr Murray said.
"Interestingly, we have found a few home owners in new houses that are BASIX certified that don't realise when their tanks are empty the outside taps and toilets source water from the town supply.
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"A bit of common sense is required. Putting a sign up at the front of your property indicating tank water is in use may not actually be correct. If we haven't had rain for a while it is likely your outside water and toilets are sourcing water from town supply not from tank water if it is also plumbed."
Residents, schools, sporting venues and businesses that have a bore or tank water and are also on the town supply are eligible and encouraged to book an audit.
Contact Council's Customer Service Centre on 1300 136 833 to book your audit and receive a free bore or tank water in use sign.
Water is running out across the region. We are all responsible for saving water where we can.
