Permanent Water Conservation Measures remain in place for SA Water customers not covered by level 3 enhanced Water Restrictions.
Watering gardens, grounds and nurseries
Public or private gardens, recreational areas, sports grounds or nurseries can be watered:
- By hand (through a hand-held hose, from a bucket or watering can)
- Through a drip-feed irrigation system
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Where the watering takes place through a sprinkler - after 5pm and before 10am on any day (or, when daylight saving is in force, after 6pm and before 10am)
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This measure now applies to public or private gardens, recreation areas, sports grounds and nurseries. |
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| Sports grounds and recreational facilities see - watering gardens, grounds, nurseries |
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Paved areas, walls or roofs
No hosing down of external paved areas with water at any time unless it is absolutely necessary to do so:
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to protect public health
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to ensure the safety of people using the area
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to ensure the health and welfare of animals using the area
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to deal with fire, accident or other emergency. |
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Cleaning of motor vehicles, boats
Water must not be used to clean a motor vehicle or boat unless the water is applied:
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From a bucket or watering can filled directly from a tap
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Motor vehicles or boats can be cleaned at a commercial car wash or by means of an automatic washing system that recycles water
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Boat motors may be flushed or rinsed after use. |
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Construction sites
Water must not be used to control dust or other pollutants resulting from building works unless the water is applied from a hand-held hose fitted with a trigger nozzle, or directly from a motor vehicle designed to carry and deposit water. |
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| Commercial nurseries and gardens centres - see watering gardens, grounds, nurseries |
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| If you are having trouble adhering to the measures due to age or disability download a permit application. |
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