From 1 December 2010, updated permanent water conservation measures will come into effect. For more information visit the Government's media release.
Currently, 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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