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New Permanent Water Saving Rules from 16 December 2011
> Background
New Permanent Water Saving Rules (PWSR) came into effect on 16 December 2011.
In March 2011 the Victorian Government announced a state-wide review of Permanent Water Saving Rules.
The major changes for our region are watering times for watering systems are now between 6pm and 10am on any day. 'Odds and Evens' watering has been removed.
Some aims of the review were to ensure:
> efficient use of water and avoid wastage;
> customer choice and flexibility; and
> rule consistency across Victoria. |
> Five Simple 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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