RISING temperatures leading to increased outdoor water use and falling river levels are putting increased pressure on local water supplies.
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MidCoast Water has reminded residents summer water saving rules are currently in place.
MidCoast Water is carefully monitoring water use and river flows, with a watchful eye to the forecasts.
General manager Robert Loadsman said the Manning River has declined dramatically in the last few weeks and is currently running at 140 million litres a day.
"The hot dry conditions have also prompted an increase in water use," Mr Loadsman said, adding while rain in late August reduced use in September, the return to dry in October has progressively raised usage to high levels.
MidCoast Water is operating the annual summer water saving program and is urging residents to limit outdoor water use to the hours before 9am and after 4pm.
This program covers all water supply schemes in the Greater Taree and Great Lakes council areas and applies to households, businesses, parks, gardens and sporting grounds.
"It is important to remember grass does bounce back after a dry period, so we do urge residents to concentrate any watering they feel they have to do on garden areas only."
For more information visit www.midcoastwater.com.au or follow MidCoast Water on Facebook for the latest updates.