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• Permanent water saving rules

• Current water restrictions

• Exemptions and Water Use Plans

• Enforcement and penalties
 


Permanent water saving rules

The permanent water saving rules are a common-sense set of rules to help reduce demand on water and use it efficiently. They're in place every day of the year, right across Victoria.

  1  

 Fountains and water features must recirculate water 

  2  

 Vehicles can be cleaned any time using a bucket or leak free hose with a trigger nozzle 

  3  

 Sprinkers and watering systems can only be used between 6pm and 10am 

  4  

 Use a broom or a blower to clean hard surfaces like pathways, decks, concrete, or driveways 

  5  

 Leak free hoses can be used at any time but they must be fitted with a trigger nozzle 

Please note: These rules will not apply in the case of an accident, fire, safety hazard or emergency in respect to the health of people or animals.

Our Permanent Water Saving Plan and associated rules are in accordance with the Water Restrictions By-Law 513, as approved by the Minister.


Current water restrictions

There are currently no towns in Goulburn Valley Water's service area on staged water restrictions - all residents must follow the Permanent Water Saving Rules.

Current Water Restrictions

Key:  Permanent Permanent   Stage 1 Stage 1   Stage 2 Stage 2   Stage 3 Stage 3   Stage 4 Stage 4

Town Restriction Town Restriction Town Restriction

Alexandra

Katunga

Sawmill Settlement

Avenel

Kilmore

Seymour

Barmah

Kirwan’s Bridge

Shepparton

Bonnie Doon

Kyabram

Stanhope

Broadford

Longwood

Strathbogie

Buxton

Mangalore

Strathmerton

Clonbinane

Mansfield

Tallarook

Cobram

Marysville

Tallygaroopna

Colbinabbin

Merrigum

Tatura

Congupna

Merrijig

Thornton

Corop

Molesworth

Tongala

Dookie

Mooroopna

Toolamba

Eildon

Murchison

Violet Town

Euroa

Nagambie

Wandong

Girgarre

Nathalia

Woods Point

Goulburn Weir

Numurkah

Wunghnu

Heathcote Junction

Picola

Yea

Katamatite

Pyalong

Yarroweyah

Katandra West

Rushworth

   

Exemptions and Water Use Plans

In special circumstances, you can apply for an exemption from the permanent water saving rules or apply for a Water Use Plan during staged water restrictions.

To apply for an exemption and / or Water Use Plan, please submit an online application form relevant to your circumstance, or contact us for more information.


Enforcement and penalties

Permanent Water Saving Rules are enforced under the Water Act.

If you see someone breaching the rules, please contact us with the details of the offence and one of our officers will investigate. Official warnings and on-the-spot fines can be issued for offences, while serious breaches may result in prosecution.

For more details, download our PWSR Brochure.