Residential permanent water conservation measures were introduced across all South East Queensland council areas on 1 December 2009.
Remember, Target 200 (200 litres per person per day)
- No watering from 10am – 4pm or on Mondays
- Follow the efficient irrigation guidelines
- Use rainwater at any time.
For more information visit Queensland Water Commission's website.
Watering your garden and lawn
Follow the efficient irrigation guidelines:
| Sprinklers |
Only if it uses less than 9 litres a minute
With a timer
Only for 30 minutes |
| Irrigation systems (drippers, micro-sprayers, pop-up sprinklers, drip lines) |
Only if each device uses less than 9 litres a minutes
With a timer (electronic timers must be used with either a rain or moisture sensor) |
| Hose |
With a trigger or twist nozzle
Customised irrigation systems
Only if approved by a certified irrigation professional |
Efficient irrigation products and devices
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| Dripper |
Drip-line pressure
compensated |
Fixed sprinkler head |
Micro-sprayer |
Cleaning and outdoor maintenance
| Vehicles, house, outdoor living areas |
Any time with an efficient hose, high pressure cleaner or bucket |
| Paths and driveways |
Only if they are significantly dirty |
| Pools and spas |
Filled at any time, as long as rainwater tank or diverter is installed, plus three of the following:
Pool cover
Water efficient showerheads and taps
Water efficient toilets
Water efficient washing machine |
| Play pools |
Filled at any time, but must have less than 500 litre capacity or recirculate the water |
| Fountains, ponds and outdoor aquariums |
Filled at any time, but must use less than 200 litres a week or recirculate the water |
Excessive users
Households that use more than 1200 litres per day will be asked to explain their water use – some may have a legitimate reason.