Securing our water together
Business, government & big users
Business and industry, government and other large users of water need to conserve water supplies by using less and being more efficient water users.
- Water restrictions apply to all businesses - read the current business restrictions
Water Efficiency Management Plans
Business, industry and other non-residential users must achieve long-term savings, and compliance measures apply for large users:
- businesses using more than 10 million litres a year must prepare, submit and comply with a Water Efficiency Management Plan (even if they have already achieved a reduction of 25%)
- business consuming more than 1 million litres must install water efficient appliances
- premises’ urinals must be water efficient by 31 March 2008
Guidelines are available to assist water users complete their plans.
Water-specific industries
Guidelines for specific industries are being updated in partnership with industry representatives and technical experts. The aim is:
- car washers must maximise their use of re-circulated water and meet best practice targets
- mobile commercial operators for building, vehicle and dog washing can only use town water in accordance with best practice guidelines, following registration and training
- nurseries, turf farms and market gardens can only use water in compliance with their WEMPs
- active playing fields and sporting groups can only water on allocated days at certain times
Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards
Businesses can also cut water consumption by purchasing white goods with a high water efficiency rating