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Using sprinklers and watering systems

Under the Water Wise Guidelines:

  • Watering gardens and lawns is permitted before 10am and after 4pm. There are 3 permitted watering methods: hand-held hose with an instant on-off mechanism (such as a trigger nozzle), sprinklers or watering systems.
  • Smart watering systems or drip irrigation systems may be used between 10am and 4pm.
  • Hoses and taps must never be left running unattended.
  • Water run-off or overspray onto hard surfaces like pathways isn't permitted.

Before reporting, please check special circumstances and exclusions.

Using hand-held hoses

Under the Water Wise Guidelines:

  • Watering gardens and lawns is permitted before 10am and after 4pm. There are 3 permitted watering methods: hand-held hose with an instant on-off mechanism (such as a trigger nozzle), sprinklers or watering systems.
  • Hoses and taps must never be left running unattended.
  • Water run-off or overspray onto hard surfaces like pathways isn't permitted.

Before reporting, please check special circumstances and exclusions.

Hosing hard surfaces

Under the Water Wise Guidelines:

  • Cleaning hard surfaces like paths, driveways, concrete or other paved areas with water is not permitted unless necessary for safety, health or emergency reasons, construction activity or surface contamination.
  • Hoses and taps must never be left running unattended.
  • Water run-off or overspray onto hard surfaces like pathways isn't permitted.

Before reporting, please check special circumstances and exclusions.

Using fire hoses and systems

Under the Water Wise Guidelines:

  • Fire hoses must never be used for anything other than firefighting.

Before reporting, please check special circumstances and exclusions.

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