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Gold Coast City is now on Permanent Water Conservation Measures

permanent water conservation measurs logoFor the past 12 months, councils within the South East Queensland (SEQ) region have been subject to varying levels of water restrictions.

To ensure a consistent approach to our water security, the Queensland Water Commission (QWC) introduced Target 200 external website link Permanent Water Conservation Measures to the SEQ region on the 1 December 2009.

Target 200 Permanent Water Conservation Measures ensures we continue to enjoy our enviable lifestyle and amenities, but in a water efficient manner.

Gold Coast residents have worked hard to conserve water over the last few years and we thank you for your efforts!

As a member of the Gold Coast community, you are encouraged to continue to conserve water, by using only what you need. This will help us achieve our target of 200 litres per person per day.

What would you like the target to be? Have your say by visiting www.qwc.qld.gov.au.

Residential customer guidelines

Outdoors

  • Existing gardens and lawns can not be watered between 10 am and 4 pm or on Mondays, as this is the hottest part of the day and the highest evaporation period.
  • Outside these hours, gardens and lawns can be watered using a bucket, watering can, hand held trigger nozzle hose or an efficient sprinkler or efficient irrigation system.
  • New gardens and lawns can be watered at anytime on the day they are established. After the first day, please don’t water between 10am and 4pm or on Mondays.
  • Cleaning vehicles, buildings and equipment must be undertaken efficiently using a bucket, hand held trigger nozzle hose or a high pressure cleaner.
  • Town water can not be used to clean paths and driveways, except where they are significantly dirty, it poses a risk to health, safety or the environment.
  • New swimming pools and spas can be filled with town water, but efficiency measures will continue to apply when topping up pools and spas.
  • Pets can be washed with a hand held hose and town water can be used for pets’ drinking water.
  • A hand held hose, bucket or a high pressure water cleaning unit can be used on residential construction sites.
  • Rainwater tanks must not be filled or topped up with water from your tap or from a water tanker which has been filled using the town water supply, some exceptions apply.
  • All water use activities are to be managed within the Target 200 limit.

More tips on how to conserve water outdoors

Indoors

Don’t forget to

  • have 4 minute showers, even an efficient running shower can use 9 litres per minute
  • half fill the sink to rinse dishes or clean fruit and vegetables. A running tap uses up to 8 litres of water per minute
  • turn the tap off while brushing teeth or shaving, this will save up to 8 litres per minute
  • ensure dishwashers and washing machines are full
  • use a broom to sweep paved outdoor areas
  • check for leaks regularly and fixing them
  • install a dual flush toilet

More tips on how to conserve water inside your home

Permanent Water Conservation Measures fact sheet for residents (Adobe PDF document PDF 175kb)

The Queensland Water Commission is responsible for implementing water restrictions. Visit external website link www.qwc.qld.gov.au or call 1300 789 906 for more information.

Non-residential customers

Water use relating to Water Efficiency Management Plans (WEMPs) and the installation of water efficient devices will continue under the QWC’s Permanent Water Conservation Measures.
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The Gold Coast community is encouraged to use water responsibly.

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