Water Wise Measures
All around our State, householders and businesses have made huge efforts to conserve precious water. Because of this, as well as plentiful rains across most of Australia, water restrictions were eased from 1 December 2010 and Water Wise Measures came into place.
Areas previously subject to Permanent Water Conservation Measures including the State’s South East and Kangaroo Island are also covered by Water Wise Measures. The measures also apply to customers in Whyalla and Port Pirie.
Penalties continue to apply for non-compliance.
Domestic gardens and lawns
Watering is permitted at any time by hand (through a hand held hose fitted with a trigger nozzle, from a watering can or bucket) or through a drip feed irrigation system. Sprinklers can be used on any day after 5.00pm and before 10.00am.
Washing cars and boats
Water can be used to wash motor vehicles or a boat provided the water is applied:
from a bucket or watering can
by a high pressure, low volume water cleaner
from a hand held hose fitted with a trigger nozzle
at a commercial car wash.
Driveways, paths, verandas and entertaining areas
The hosing down of external paved areas with water is permitted with a hose fitted with a trigger nozzle OR a high pressure, low volume water cleaner only to:
protect public health
ensure the safety of people using the area
ensure the health and welfare of animals using the area
deal with fire, accident or other emergency.
For Additional information about water restrictions in South Australia, please visit the SA Water Water Wise website