PROLONGED dry weather has seen the Chifley Dam level drop yet again.
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As of Tuesday, the dam was sitting at 54 per cent capacity, down 0.9 per cent from the previous week.
Compared to the same time last year, there is approximately 27 per cent less in storage at the Dam.
An amber alert for Blue Green Algae is still in place.
Despite the alert, the dam is open for water-related activities.
The last time the dam was below 60 per cent was in mid-2007.
Councillors Monica Morse and Ian North have both called for Bathurst to impose water restrictions, but at this stage there are none in place.
Bathurst Regional Council's Water and Waste manager, Russell Deans, has said previously that, for water the first level of restrictions to be triggered, the dam needs to be at 40 per cent capacity.
Council has encouraged residents to be vigilant with their water usage at this time.
Mayor Graeme Hanger credited community efforts to conserve water during the warmer months and said it was important the same habits continue as the cooler weather settles in.
“Water is a precious resource and it shouldn’t be wasted. It’s important that we conserve water all year round, not just in the warmer months,” mayor Graeme Hanger said.
“While there are currently no water restrictions in place, many regional areas are experiencing an extended period of dry weather. Implementing water saving habits year-round ensures plenty of supply is available in the long term and every individual’s contribution goes a long way to achieving that.
“Water conservation comes naturally when everyone is aware of its importance and everyone takes the time to use some simple water-saving methods around the home and in the workplace.”
For more information about conserving water, visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/waterwise.