Securing our water together
Commercial washers
Water efficiency guidelines apply for commercial water users. These apply for the use of town water in council areas subject to water restrictions.
Sunshine Coast, Redlands & Scenic Rim
Medium Level Water Restrictions for non-residential water users, including mobile commercial operators commenced in the Sunshine Coast Regional Council, Redland City Council and Scenic Rim Regional Council areas from 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.
Mobile Commercial Operators
Any person or entity conducting a business which is primarily focused on delivering the relevant service in:
- Mobile car washing and detailing (e.g. businesses washing sedans, four wheel drives and mini-buses)
- Dog washing and grooming businesses (i.e. any pet related business using town water to wash animals)
- External cleaners (any outdoor washing business involved in washing pavements, driveways, buildings, windows, roofs and other outdoor surfaces)
If you use town water, you must:
- Be trained in efficient water use practices (usually by your industry association)
- Be registered with Commerce Queensland as a trained operator
- Operate in accordance with water use efficiency guidelines.
Trained operators can also display a water efficient sign to advise customers of their compliance with water restrictions.
Read more in our Mobile Commercial Operators fact sheet.
Water Efficiency Guidelines
Water efficiency Guidelines have been prepared in consultation with relevant industry groups and key stakeholders.
- Dog Washing Guideline (PDF. 93KB)
- External Cleaning Guideline (PDF, 140KB)
- Large Vehicles Guideline (PDF. 93KB)
- Standard Vehicles Guideline (Fixed) (PDF. 73KB)
- Standard Vehicles Guideline (Mobile) (PDF. 58KB)