Depending on how the first few weeks of March went, the restrictions could be imposed for a longer period of time or possibly with stricter restrictions.
"It depends on how well people conserve water now. If people follow the restrictions, we should be fine. If we don't get any rain in the next couple of weeks, we will evaluate it at the time and will have to go to the next stage if things don't improve."
He said people in the district were generally good with conserving water so it was about being proactive rather than reactive.
"If everyone helps out, we will get through this fine. The main thing is making sure our customers have drinking water and other run-of-the-mill things."
The water restrictions will be put in place in urban and rural areas including Waihi Beach, Katikati, Omokoroa, Te Puna, Te Puke, Maketu, Pukehina and Paengaroa until April 1.
Ratepayers who require more information, are encouraged to contact the council's customer services team on 571 8008.