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Originally Posted by Redaussies
What are the water restrictions like over in Australia. ? I'm looking for some first hand opinion on this. It must be quite a change for us Brits when the big move take's place and we find restrictions on water. I know some area's have the usual hose pipe ban sometimes found here in UK. Do you actually get water cuts as well (turned off) and if so how severe and how have people coped with this.  |
QLD are on level 5 restrictions.
Level 5 restrictions
Level 5 water restrictions apply in South East Queensland from 10 April.
Water restrictions are just one part of the Queensland Water Commission's water efficiency package for residents, business and government to help us beat this drought and create long-term savings.
The final restrictions have been released, following consultation with stakeholders, residents, industry groups and businesses. Read more on the consultation and your feedback.
Read the full set of Level 5 Water Restriction (PDF, 426KB) and our overview fact sheet (PDF, 458KB).
View frequently asked questions about Level 5 Restrictions.
What do the restrictions mean for residents?
Residents are being asked to make significant indoor water use savings - such as 4 minute showers. Specific restrictions include:
Gardens - only water existing gardens with buckets or watering cans on allocated days between 4pm–7pm. You can use tank or grey water at anytime.
Vehicles - only use a bucket to spot clean mirrors, lights, glass and number plates
Pools - From 1 July, only top up existing swimming pools from town water as a last resort and only where a rainwater tank or downpipe rainwater diverter is fitted and the premises complies with three of the following - a swimming pool cover, water efficient taps and showerheads, water efficient toilets, water efficient washing machine
New or renovated pools - may only be filled with water sourced from areas not under Level 5 restrictions (ie brought in by truck)
High water users – must submit a water use assessment form to audit their water use and identify saving opportunities.
Hope that answers your question for us here anyway! Pretty drastic isnt it