21 Jan 2026
Orford and Triabunna to enter stage 1 water restrictions
Stage 1 water restrictions will be introduced for Orford and Triabunna from Monday, 2 February as dry conditions and peak summer demand put pressure on local water supplies.
TasWater is asking residents and visitors to reduce non-essential water use so there is enough water available for essential needs.
TasWater Acting Head of Communications and Engagement Liz Hafner said stage 1 restrictions aim to reduce non-essential water use by 20 per cent by encouraging more conscious use of water.
‘’With warmer, drier weather and an increased demand due the busy school holiday period, stage 1 restrictions will be implemented to help ensure water levels remain adequate to support the community’s needs,’’ Mrs Hafner said.
‘’Conditions have been persistently dry during December and January over much of the state, particularly on the East Coast, and the outlook from the Bureau of Meteorology forecasts no significant rain over the next few weeks.
“It might seem like there is plenty of water around the state however, Orford and Triabunna are supplied by a run of the river system, which is heavily dependent on rainfall. We are asking residents and visitors to make small, mindful changes such as taking shorter showers, choosing the half-flush on the toilet and using hand held hoses when watering gardens to help reduce non-essential water use.”
The restrictions will remain in place until further notice.
“We are also monitoring a number of catchments around the state and asking residents and visitors to Coles Bay, Lady Barron, Launceston and Scamander to be mindful of their water use, as without adequate rainfall water restrictions may be introduced,” Mrs Hafner said.
“We always encourage Tasmanians, no matter where they live, to conserve water and ‘Save Our Thing’. We are encouraging every Tasmanian to save just 10 litres of water per person per day.
TasWater’s interactive Water Supply Status webpage provides regular updates on water levels and system performance across Tasmania. This tool helps residents stay informed and make responsible choices based on local conditions.
Water restriction guidelines | TasWater
For water saving tips, go to: 10 simple savers | TasWater