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Permanent Water Saving Rules
> Background
Permanent Water Saving Rules are a set of common sense rules to ensure we use water efficiently and allow flexibly in when and how we use water.
These rules are in place at all times and are uniform across
Victoria.
When water restrictions are also in place, the more severe of the rules or restrictions apply.
> Update
From Saturday 19 January 2013, PWSR apply to all towns in the Coliban Water region with the removal of water restrictions in Raywood and Sebastian – read more in our media release.
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> Five key Permanent Water Saving Rules
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1. Hand-Held Hose
Water from a hand-held hose must not be used for any purpose (whether or not the use is subject to a PWSR) at any time unless the hose:
> is fitted with a trigger nozzle; and
> is leak free |
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2. Residential or Commercial Gardens and Lawns
A residential or commercial garden or lawn area can only be watered:
> with a hand-held hose, bucket or watering can at any time; or
> by means of a watering system* between the hours of 6pm and 10am on any day.
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3. Public Gardens, Lawns and Playing Surfaces
A public garden, lawn or playing surface can only be watered:
> with a hand-held hose, bucket or watering can at any time; or
> by means of a watering system* fitted with a rain or soil moisture sensor between the hours of 6pm and 10am on any day; or
> in accordance with an approved Water Use Plan |
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4. Fountains and Water Features
Water can only be used in a fountain or a water feature where water is recirculated. |
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5. Cleaning of hard surfaces
Water can only be used to clean hard surfaces:
> where cleaning is required as a result of an accident, fire, health hazard, safety hazard or other emergency; or
> if staining to the surface has developed and then only once a season; or
> in the course of construction or renovation, and then only by means of a high pressured water cleaning device or if not available, a hand-held hose or bucket. |
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