The Permanent Water Saving Plan is a set of common sense rules that apply every day of the year to conserve water now and for the future.
Under the Permanent Water Saving Plan, a hose must be fitted with a trigger nozzle. You can use a trigger nozzle on your garden, lawn or car at any time on any day.
The Permanent Water Saving Plan applies in:
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Note: Stage 2 water restrictions apply in Colac and surrounding towns from Sunday 12 May 2013
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The Permanent Water Saving Plan applies to residents supplied with drinking water. The rules do not apply to greywater, tank water, bore water or recycled water. |
All hand-held hoses must be fitted with trigger nozzles and be free of leaks.
You can water your garden and lawn with a hand-held hose (fitted with a trigger nozzle), watering can, or bucket at any time on any day.
You can also use a watering system 6 pm — 10 am, any day.
A 'watering system' is any automatic or manually operated system of spinklers, drip hoses, weep hoses, etc. Even a simple garden sprinkler connected to a tap is considered a 'watering system'.
Fountains and water features can be used, provided they recirculate water.
You may use water to clean driveways, paths, timber decking, concrete or other hard surfaces, only:
Use a high-pressure water cleaner if available. Otherwise, a hand-held hose or bucket may be used.
For more information about what you can and can not do under the Permanent Water Saving Plan, refer to our frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Permanent Water Saving Plan: FAQs for residential customers
The Permanent Water Saving Plan measures are enforced under the Water Act.
Penalties apply for breaches.
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Head Office: 61-67 Ryrie Street, Geelong, 3220, Victoria, Australia.
Ph: 1300 656 007
E-mail general enquiries: info@barwonwater.vic.gov.au
