Permanent Water Saving Plan (residential)
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.
The Permanent Water Saving Plan has changedWe have made some changes to the Permanent Water Saving Plan. The changes are designed to make the plan easier to understand, establish more consistency across Victoria, and lock in water saving behavior adopted during the drought. The main changes include:
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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 now applies in:
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Apollo Bay, Skenes Creek and Marengo are currently subject to Stage 2 water restrictions. The Permanent Water Saving plan does not apply in these towns.
Stage 2 water restrictions: Apollo Bay, Skenes Creek and Marengo
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The Permanent Water Saving Plan applies to residents supplied with drinking water. The rules don't apply to greywater, tank water, bore water or recycled water. |
Hand-held hoses
All hand-held hoses must be fitted with trigger nozzles and be free of leaks.
Gardens and lawns
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.
Fountains and water features
Fountains and water features can be used, provided they recirculate water.
Paved areas and hard surfaces
You may use water to clean driveways, paths, timber decking, concrete or other hard surfaces, only:
- if required as a result of an accident or fire
- there is a health or safety hazard
- if staining has developed (once a year)
- during construction or renovation.
Use a high-pressure water cleaner if available. Otherwise, a hand-held hose or bucket may be used.
More information
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
Penalties
The Permanent Water Saving Plan measures are enforced under the Water Act. Penalties apply for breaches.
The current infringement amount is one penalty unit ($122).
Continued or severe breaches may result in fines of more than $3000.