Water restrictions
Current water restrictions
The Queensland Water Commission’s Permanent Water Conservation Measures were put into place on 1 December 2009 across all of South East Queensland including regions serviced by Queensland Urban Utilities. Under these measures residents are encouraged to monitor their consumption and continue to use less than 200 litres of water per resident per day.
The QWC website provides detailed information about the water conservation measures for both residents and businesses.
Households using more than 1200 litres of water per day or 300 litres of water per person per day,
for households with five or more residents, will be notified of their high water use.
When can I use water outdoors?
Water can be used outdoors every day except Monday and outside the hours of 10am - 4pm.
What are the water guidelines?
In conjunction with these watering times, you may use town water to water your gardens and lawns when using the following water
efficient equipment:
- hoses with a trigger or twist nozzle
- sprinklers that use less than 9 litres of water per minute.
sprinklers must be fitted with a timer and may only be used for 30 minutes at a time - irrigation systems that use less than 9 litres of water per minute
- systems must be fitted with a timer
- buckets and watering cans may be used at any time
- town water may be used at any time for general outdoor cleaning when using water efficient fittings and equipment
- town water may be used to clean paved surfaces only when areas are significantly soiled or may become a health hazard
- vehicles may be washed at any time when using water efficient fittings and equipment
- town water may be used at any time to fill new pools. Town water may be used at any time to top-up existing pools and spas, as long as water efficient requirements are met and only when all available water from a rainwater tank or downpipe diverter has been used
- water from rainwater tanks may be used at any time
How can I save water?
There are many simple things you can do in and around your home to conserve water, save money and help the environment.
Install water efficient fittings in your home and buy white goods with a high water efficiency rating. Checking for and identifying leaks in the home will also help reduce unnecessary water consumption.
Vist our water efficiency section for some helpful tips and ideas on how to save water in the home.