Saving water is everyone’s business and workplaces and industry must achieve long-term savings. Business and industry, government and other large (non-residential) users of water need to conserve water supplies by using less and being more efficient water users. 

Business restriction highlights

• Water users of more than 10 million litres a year must comply with their Water Efficiency Management Plan to achieve 25% savings or best practice water use
• Water users of more than 1 million litres a year must have water efficient appliances, like low-flow taps, trigger sprays, showerheads, urinals and cooling towers.
• Vehicle washers must only use water in accordance with guidelines
• Commercial pool and spa operators must keep a weekly log and install a rainwater tank, a sub-meter and a clear view screen in the backwash outlet line where required, together with a range of water efficient fittings
• Operators of visitor accommodation must display water conservation information in bathrooms to help guests be waterwise Read more
• Business and industry must provide compliance reports and will face tough penalties for non-compliance.

Sunshine Coast, Redlands and Scenic Rim

Restrictions for non-residential water users commenced in the Sunshine Coast Regional Council, Redland City Council and Scenic Rim Regional Council local government areas on 30 March 2009. The date by which non-residential water users will be required to comply with restriction requirements will vary according to water end use and/or the water consumption level.

Read more

• Fact sheet - business and industry (PDF, 220KB)
• Water at Work – workplace tips and hints, case studies, guidelines and incentives
• WEMP guidelines and tools
• Water efficiency guidelines
• Water saving information in visitor accommodation