Level 2 water restrictions introduced in Hastings 21 Dec, 2020 08:58 PM 2 minutes to read Level 2 water restrictions have been introduced across Hastings to help conserve water for the summer months. Photo / Warren Buckland The first water restrictions of the year have been introduced across Hastings in an attempt to help conserve supply for the summer months. At Level 2, hoses and sprinklers can only be used between 6am and 8am, and 7pm and 9pm, every second day - at odd numbered homes on odd dates, and even numbered homes on even dates. The restrictions apply to all homes which source water from a public Hastings District Council supply.