Urgent work to repair the damaged water race at Naseby during the weekend had to pause due to unsafe weather conditions.

The Hawkdun irrigation company workers are back at it today and expect to have water to the treatment plant late tomorrow morning.

People are advised that the initial water may be dirty and could delay water production.

The reservoir is steadily dropping, but at a low rate. The Council appreciates the community’s efforts to save water.

To ensure levels do not drop to unmanageable levels, the Council’s water team will start topping up the reservoir with tankered water later today.

Omakau and Ranfurly communities are reminded that they are on orange drop status. Both treatment plants are currently unable to produce water due to dirty water from the rain.

On Saturday, Naseby residents were asked to restrict water use due to an issue with the water race that supplies raw water to the plant for treatment requiring urgent attention.

The plant would not be able to produce drinking water for up to two days while repair work was carried out.

The community has been asked to reduce the water usage to only essential activities as they would be relying on stored water in reservoirs during this time.

Saving water can be as simple as turning off the tap when you’re brushing your teeth or shaving, keeping your showers short and avoiding outdoor water use - this means a total sprinkler ban, and watering by hand only.

Update will be under Reports, go to water notices on The Central App - CONSERVE WATER NOTICE – Naseby