It's not only people in rural areas who must take action during droughts. Everyone can do their bit to save water and improve the drought resilience of their home and property.
In NSW, water restrictions are usually set by local councils. Check your local council website for the latest information. You can also check water restrictions in NSW on the Bureau of Meteorology website.
Some councils may trigger water restrictions while others may ask residents to follow water use guidelines, rather than restrictions.
Find out more about water restrictions.