With the unprecedented drought conditions continuing and no further planned water releases to supply water to Mungindi, Weemelah and Boggabilla, Moree Plains Shire Council has decided to instigate proactive measures to control water consumption by imposing level one restrictions on residents in these towns.

MPSC general manager Lester Rodgers said the decision wasn't taken lightly.

"But with dry conditions persisting and warmer temperatures expected over coming months, council is taking this proactive step to ensure supply is preserved for these towns coming into summer," he said.

"These water restrictions will provide residents with clear guidelines on how they can reduce their water consumption and council will continue to closely monitor the supply levels in these towns and take appropriate actions to ensure supply is maintained."

Residents were recently advised to be water conscious, and since then, council has continued to monitor water levels and consumption across all towns in the shire to ensure adequate supply is maintained to all residents. This monitoring led to council's decision to impose the level one restrictions.

Level one restrictions means residents in Mungindi, Weemelah and Boggabilla cannot use sprinklers from 7am to 7pm. However handheld hoses and buckets can be used at any time.

Residents can only wash cars using a trigger hose and bucket and fountains must be turned off between 10pm and 7am. Ponds are not to be cleaned.

Paved and concrete surfaces are not to be washed down and residents are encouraged to only wash clothes when they have a full load. Swimming pool covers should also be used when pools aren't in use.

For commercial and industrial water users in Mungindi, Weemelah and Boggabilla, efficient user irrigation consumption should be reduced by five per cent, while a 15 per cent reduction is required by non-efficient irrigation users. Washing of commercial buildings and windows should be limited to sprinkler hours, 7pm to 7am.

Meanwhile, all residents in the shire are encouraged to make changes in their homes and be considerate of their water consumption.

"Small changes in your daily habits around the house such as taking shorter showers, only running the dishwasher when it is full and not washing down concrete driveways and pavers can make a huge difference to how much water we use daily," Mr Rodgers said.

"Again, council urges residents across the shire to promptly report any leakages through its Customer Service Centre on (02) 6757 3222 even if it is after hours. The smallest water leak can cause a huge water loss if left unattended."

Council recognises the community's ongoing efforts to be water conscious in these times.

"Plenty of our neighbouring local government areas are facing severe water restrictions or even trucking in water for town water supply in these unprecedented times," Mr Rodgers said.

"Our investment in water infrastructure in many parts of our shire has meant that this has largely been avoided in the Moree Plains.

"Council will continue to closely monitor water levels in all towns and take actions as necessary to ensure our town water supply is sufficient and preserved for the coming summer months."

More details of these water restrictions are available in council's Water Supple Schemes Drought Management Plan at www.mpsc.nsw.gov.au. If residents have any questions about these restrictions they are encouraged to contact council directly on (02) 6757 3222.