Dubbo Ratepayers and Residents Association is all for water restrictions along with "consequences" for people who don't abide by them.
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President Merrilyn Mulcahy says they are necessary because Dubbo is in an "extraordinary" situation as a result of the drought.
She said inflows into Burrendong Dam were "nearly negative" and the water table was "dropping" from lack of rain.
"I'm hoping we can get through this if everybody is very careful of every drop of water they use," Ms Mulcahy said.
"That's the only way to get through."
Dubbo Regional Council voluntarily introduced stage two water restrictions in June.
Last week its chief executive officer Michael McMahon told residents they should expect a further increase in restrictions by year's end.
"We are very pleased that the council has made a move to put on the water restrictions," Ms Mulcahy said.
"That has to happen and they will probably have to get more severe."
The president said enforcing water restrictions was a "hard situation".
"But if people do abuse the situation then they have to face the consequences," she said.
"Whatever it may be, warnings or fines, they have to bear the consequences of being selfish I guess."
Ms Mulcahy understands that conservation of water may turn private and public spaces brown with the council announcing last week an "immediate review" of its operational water usage.
"I know a lot of people are wondering about the parks and gardens," she said.
"They are being watered by existing bores and grey water and what not, which is terrific.
"But if this situation goes on I think they are probably going to pull the plug on that."
Ms Mulcahy suggests the council will adopt a selective approach to watering and the likes of Victoria Park and Shoyoen in Dubbo Regional Botanic Garden will remain green.
The council and Dubbo regional mayor Ben Shields have been copping flak on the Daily Liberal's Facebook page for watering at times not permitted under current stage two restrictions.
This week Cr Shields asked the community "should you be watering in the middle of the day?"
"Check Victoria Park in the middle of the day before you open your mouth mate," Bob Storch wrote.
"Ben Shields should be setting an example not making excuses."
Phillip Nott wrote: "I'll remember this when I see the ovals on Bligh Street being watered at 2pm."
Last week the mayor warned the city "could run out of water next year" if there was not a greater effort to conserve water.
Continuing low inflows at Burrendong Dam could make it an unreliable source of water as early as mid-2020.
The council has received $30 million from the state government to expand the South Dubbo bore field.
For water-saving tips visit www.dubbo.nsw.gov.au/Households---Residents/Rubbish--Recycling-and-Sustainability/saving-energy-water.