Saving water is everyone’s business and residents must continue to use water efficiently to target 140 litres a day. Many of the Level 5 restrictions remain unchanged, however a complete outdoor watering ban may be necessary if our performance under Target 140 falters.

Restriction highlights include:

• owners of new pools and spas must submit written proof it was filled with water sourced outside drought-affected SEQ council areas. The premise must also have water efficient appliances installed
• gardens can only be watered with buckets during the existing allocated times
• vehicles can be washed commercially or with a bucket only to spot clean mirrors, lights, glass and number plates and to remove potentially paint damaging marks

Level 6 bucketing hours

Your Street Number	Times	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Odd number	4-7pm
Even or unnumbered

Concessions may apply for residents (including residents of Retirement Villages):

• aged 70 years or over
• with a medical condition or physical disability
• with a Centrelink disability pension

Excessive water users

Tough penalties will apply for households using excessive amounts* of water if they don’t reduce their consumption. This includes an outdoor watering ban, fines up to $1050 and restricted flows. Households with a legitimate reason for high water use will be exempt. Read more

* Excessive use means more than 800 litres per household per day or 200 litres per person per day if there are five or more residents.

Read more

• Level 6 water restriction document(PDF, 390 kB)
• Fact sheets - Level 6
• FAQs
• Glossary
• Target 140 water saving tips and hints
• Rebates?
• Water efficiency ratings and fittings