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Have your say on changes our Permanent Water Saving Plan
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17 Oct 2011
North East Water, along with Water Corporations across Victoria, are proposing to make variations to their Permanent Water Saving Plans under section 170B of the Water Act 1989 in line with the recommendation of a state-wide review of the current Permanent Water Saving Rules in place across Victoria.
Permanent Water Saving Rules (PWSRs) – which are a series of common sense rules that all customers supplied water by Victorian Water Authorities are obliged to follow day to day to ensure water is not wasted.  These rules are set out in legislative instruments known as Permanent Water Saving Plans and are in place on a permanent and ongoing basis, even when water restrictions are not required.
PWSRs aim to promote efficient and sensible use of water without significantly restricting customer choice and flexibility. They reflect the value that Victorians place on water, and the community view that water is a precious resource that should not be wasted.
The proposed variations to Permanent Water Saving Plans will vary the five simple and easy-to remember permanent water saving rules, which will ensure the efficient use of water and avoid water wastage on a permanent, ongoing basis. These rules will be consistent across all of Victoria.
Summary of proposed new permanent water saving rules
- A hand held hose must be fitted with a trigger nozzle and can be used to wash your car and water your gardens and lawns at any time.
- Watering systems can only be used to water residential and commercial gardens and lawns between 6 pm – 10 am, any day of the week.
- Watering systems can only be used to water public gardens, lawns and playing surfaces between 6 pm – 10 am any day of the week, and only if fitted with a rain or soil moisture sensor. Public gardens, lawns and playing surfaces can also be watered in accordance with an approved Water Use Plan.
- Water cannot be used in a fountain or a water feature unless it re-circulates the water.
- Hosing down driveways, paths, concrete, timber decking and other paved areas is not permitted except in limited circumstances.
Please note: These rules will not apply in the case of an accident, fire, safety hazard or another emergency or in respect to the health of people or animals.
A copy of the proposed variations to the existing Permanent Water Saving Plan of North East Water may be inspected by downloading a copy below or can be provided free of charge by calling 1300 361 622 or collected from Level 1, 104 Hovell Street, Wodonga during business hours.
Submissions are invited on the proposed variations to the Permanent Water Saving Plans. All submissions must be in writing and must be received by North East Water either by post or email by 5pm on Thursday, 17 November 2011. A proforma to assist with making a submission can be downloaded below or can be obtained by calling 1300 361 622 and one will be mailed to you.
The Minister for Water is also seeking public comment on the proposed Model Water Restriction By-law.
You can get a copy of the Model Water Restriction By-law by any of the below methods.
- web: www.dse.vic.gov.au
- call: DSE Customer Service Centre Phone 136 186 for a copy to be posted to you
- in person: DSE regional offices
You can submit feedback on the Model Water Restriction By-law between Monday 17 October and Monday 21 November 2011, by email to water.efficiency@dse.vic.gov.au and in writing to:
Model Water Restriction By-Law feedback
c/o Water Efficiency Programs
Department of Sustainability and Environment
PO Box 500
EAST MELBOURNEÂ VICÂ 8002
All comments must be lodged no later than 5pm, Monday, 21 November 2011.
Current Permanent Water Savings Plan (107 KB)
Proposed Permanent Water Savings Plan (122 KB)
Summary of proposed changes to Permanent Water Savings Plan (65 KB)
Feedback Pro Forma - Permanent Water Savings Plan (24 KB)