Despite its reputation for a cool, wet climate, Hobart is the second driest capital city in Australia, and water scarcity is an increasingly serious issue. The city’s supply relies on rainfall-fed dams like Bryn Estyn, Lake Fenton, and Ridgeway, but dry winters, ageing infrastructure, and rising demand especially from tourism and garden watering have strained the system. Water levels in key sources have dropped, prompting calls for conscious water use and potential restrictions. This scarcity affects households, agriculture, and ecosystems: farmers face reduced irrigation capacity, residents may lose access to lawn watering, and urban water systems risk overload or failure. Even small changes like shorter showers or using half-flush toilets can help preserve Hobart’s fragile water balance.