Water restrictions - guidelines
The below is a summary only and does not contain every restriction. For full details, download the Water Restriction Schedule.
These rules primarily apply to potable (drinking) water only. They do not apply to greywater, tank water, bore water or recycled water.
Activity | What can you do? |
What can't you do? |
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Watering established lawns and gardens - Residential and non-residential premises (Note this does not include production and sale area irrigation for non-residential consumers) |
You can:
You can use:
You can use a bucket or watering can at any time. |
You can’t:
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Watering newly established lawns and gardens - Residential and non-residential premises |
You can:
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General outdoor cleaning - Residential and non-residential premises |
You can:
General outdoor cleaning includes cleaning of:
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You can't:
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Cleaning paved surfaces - Residential and non-residential premises |
You can:
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You can’t:
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Cleaning of paved surfaces by a mobile commercial operator | No restrictions | |
Water wastage – Residential and non-residential premises |
You can:
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You can't:
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Active playing surface irrigation | No restrictions. | |
Parks and gardens (including Council and state government parks and road reserves. For information about gardens of significance see full restriction schedule) |
Established gardens: You can:
You can use:
You can use a bucket or watering can at any time. Newly established gardens: You can:
Where suitable fit-for-purpose alternative water supplies can be used, this must be used prior to using potable water supply. Note: non-potable sources can be used appropriately at any time. |
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Cleaning of paved surfaces by a mobile commercial operator - residential and non-residential premises | No restrictions. | |
Mobile commercial operators, motor vehicle dealerships, commercial vehicles, building washers - residential and non-residential premises | No restrictions. | |
Vehicle washing in a fixed permanent commercial location (including vehicle service centres, fleet depots, vehicle sales yards, commercial washing premises, permanent bay car wash/self-serve car wash and automatic car wash machines) | No restrictions. | |
Non-residential swimming pool and Public swimming pools |
You can: Only use potable water for swimming pool and spa top up if you have all of the following:
Or The premise/s is/has participating/ed in the ecoBiz program and implementing water saving measures identified in the ecoBiz action plan.
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Land development and road work (including local and state government roads) | No restrictions. | |
Building construction (brick laying, tile cutting etc.) - residential and non-residential premises
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No restrictions. |
Activity | What can you do? |
What can't you do? |
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Watering established lawns and gardens - Residential and non-residential premises |
You can:
You can use a bucket or watering can at any time. |
You can't:
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Watering newly established lawns and gardens - Residential and non-residential premises |
You can:
Where suitable fit-for-purpose alternative water supplies
can be used, this must be used prior to using potable water supply. |
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General outdoor cleaning - Residential and non-residential premises |
You can:
General outdoor cleaning includes cleaning of:
Cleaning for health and safety is permitted at any time by any suitable means. |
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Cleaning paved surfaces - Residential and non-residential premises |
You can:
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You can’t:
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Private pool and spa top ups - Residential |
You can:
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Water wastage – Residential and non-residential premises |
You can:
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You can't:
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Active playing surface irrigation |
Must comply with the Active Playing Surface Guideline.
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Parks and gardens (including Council and state government parks and road reserves. For information about gardens of significance see full restriction schedule)
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Established gardens: You can:
You can use:
You can use a bucket or watering can at any time. Newly established gardens: You can:
Where suitable fit-for-purpose alternative water supplies can be used, this must be used prior to using potable water supply. Note: non-potable sources can be used appropriately at any time. |
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Cleaning of paved surfaces by a mobile commercial operator - Residential and non-residential premises |
You can:
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You can’t:
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Mobile commercial operators, motor vehicle dealerships, commercial vehicles, building washers |
You can:
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Vehicle washing in a fixed permanent commercial location (including vehicle service centres, fleet depots, vehicle sales yards, commercial washing premises, permanent bay car wash/self-serve car wash and automatic car wash machines) | Must comply with the Vehicle Washing Guideline. | |
Non-residential swimming pool and Public swimming pools | You can: Only use potable water for swimming pool and spa top up if you have all of the following:
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Land development and road work (including local and state government roads)
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You can:
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Building construction (brick laying, tile cutting etc.) - residential and non-residential premises |
You can:
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Activity | What can you do? |
What can't you do? |
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Watering established lawns and gardens - Residential and non-residential premises |
You can:
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You can't:
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Watering newly established lawns and gardens - Residential and non-residential premises |
You can:
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You can't:
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General outdoor cleaning - Residential and non-residential premises |
You can:
General outdoor cleaning includes cleaning of:
Cleaning for health and safety is permitted at any time by any suitable means. |
You can't:
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Cleaning paved surfaces - Residential and non-residential premises |
You can:
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You can’t:
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Private pool and spa top ups - Residential |
You can:
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Water wastage – Residential and non-residential premises |
You can:
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You can't:
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Activity | What can you do? |
What can't you do? |
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Watering established lawns and gardens - Residential and non-residential premises |
There is a total outdoor watering ban. |
You can’t:
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Watering newly established lawns and gardens - Residential and non-residential premises |
There is a total outdoor watering ban. |
You can’t:
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General outdoor cleaning - Residential and non-residential premises |
You can:
Cleaning for health and safety is permitted at any time by any suitable means. |
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Cleaning paved surfaces - Residential and non-residential premises |
You can:
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You can’t:
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Private pool and spa top ups - Residential |
Town water is prohibited for swimming pool and spa top ups. |
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Water wastage – Residential and non-residential premises |
You can:
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You can't:
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Activity | What can you do? |
What can't you do? |
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Watering established lawns and gardens - Residential and non-residential premises |
Total outdoor watering ban. |
You can’t
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Watering newly established lawns and gardens - Residential and non-residential premises | Total outdoor watering ban. |
You can’t
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General outdoor cleaning - Residential and non-residential premises |
You can:
Water can also be used to flush an inboard or outboard motor or vehicle brakes to prevent corrosion and maintain safe operation. Cleaning for health and safety is permitted at any time by any suitable means. |
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Cleaning paved surfaces - Residential and non-residential premises |
You can:
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You can’t:
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Private pool and spa top ups - Residential |
Town water is prohibited for swimming pool and spa top ups. |
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Water wastage – Residential and non-residential premises |
You can:
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You can't:
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Restrictions and conditions by region
There are currently no water restrictions in Moreton Bay, however we encourage the community to use water wisely as dam levels drop.
Simple ways to save water
Don't block it, bin it
- Scrape plates clean instead of rinsing.
Test urinal sensors
- Check they're working properly.
Only wash full loads
- Hold the door when there's room for more.
- Save 1000s of litres a year.
Fix leaking taps, showers and toilets
- Water-efficient fittings work wonders.
- Keep an eye on your meter to spot hidden leaks.
- Save 12,000 litres per year.
Check for leaks
- Inspect irrigation equipment regularly.
- Save 12,000 litres a year.
Avoid hosing down
- Use a broom and a bucket instead.
- Save 600 litres a year.
Lawns and gardens
- avoid watering between 8am and 4pm,
- use a hand-held hose with a twist or trigger nozzle
- only use sprinklers with a timer
- consider drought-tolerant plants
Pools
- use a pool cover to reduce evaporation
- top up your pool from a rainwater tank
More information
There are currently no water restrictions on the Sunshine Coast, however we encourage the community to use water wisely as dam levels drop.
Simple ways to save water
Don't block it, bin it
- Scrape plates clean instead of rinsing.
Test urinal sensors
- Check they're working properly.
Only wash full loads
- Hold the door when there's room for more.
- Save 1000s of litres a year.
Fix leaking taps, showers and toilets
- Water-efficient fittings work wonders.
- Keep an eye on your meter to spot hidden leaks.
- Save 12,000 litres per year.
Check for leaks
- Inspect irrigation equipment regularly.
- Save 12,000 litres a year.
Avoid hosing down
- Use a broom and a bucket instead.
- Save 600 litres a year.
Lawns and gardens
- avoid watering between 8am and 4pm,
- use a hand-held hose with a twist or trigger nozzle
- only use sprinklers with a timer
- consider drought-tolerant plants
Pools
- use a pool cover to reduce evaporation
- top up your pool from a rainwater tank
More information
- View more water saving tips
- Water Restrictions Schedule (PDF)
- Check for water leaks
- About the SEQ Water Grid
There are currently no water restrictions in Noosa, however we encourage the community to use water wisely as dam levels drop.
Simple ways to save water
Don't block it, bin it
- Scrape plates clean instead of rinsing.
Test urinal sensors
- Check they're working properly.
Only wash full loads
- Hold the door when there's room for more.
- Save 1000s of litres a year.
Fix leaking taps, showers and toilets
- Water-efficient fittings work wonders.
- Keep an eye on your meter to spot hidden leaks.
- Save 12,000 litres per year.
Check for leaks
- Inspect irrigation equipment regularly.
- Save 12,000 litres a year.
Avoid hosing down
- Use a broom and a bucket instead.
- Save 600 litres a year.
Lawns and gardens
- avoid watering between 8am and 4pm,
- use a hand-held hose with a twist or trigger nozzle
- only use sprinklers with a timer
- consider drought-tolerant plants
Pools
- use a pool cover to reduce evaporation
- top up your pool from a rainwater tank
More information
There are currently no water restrictions in place, however we encourage the community to always use water wisely.
Dayboro is not connected to the SEQ Water Grid and relies on its own water supply from local bores drawing from an underground aquifer.
Simple ways to save water
Don't block it, bin it
- Scrape plates clean instead of rinsing.
Test urinal sensors
- Check they're working properly.
Only wash full loads
- Hold the door when there's room for more.
- Save 1000s of litres a year.
Fix leaking taps, showers and toilets
- Water-efficient fittings work wonders.
- Keep an eye on your meter to spot hidden leaks.
- Save 12,000 litres per year.
Check for leaks
- Inspect irrigation equipment regularly.
- Save 12,000 litres a year.
Avoid hosing down
- Use a broom and a bucket instead.
- Save 600 litres a year.
Lawns and gardens
- avoid watering between 8am and 4pm,
- use a hand-held hose with a twist or trigger nozzle
- only use sprinklers with a timer
- consider drought-tolerant plants
Pools
- use a pool cover to reduce evaporation
- top up your pool from a rainwater tank
More information
There are currently no water restrictions in place, however we encourage the community to always use water wisely.
Kenilworth is not connected to the SEQ Water Grid and relies on its own water supply from local bores drawing from an underground aquifer.
Simple ways to save water
Don't block it, bin it
- Scrape plates clean instead of rinsing.
Test urinal sensors
- Check they're working properly.
Only wash full loads
- Hold the door when there's room for more.
- Save 1000s of litres a year.
Fix leaking taps, showers and toilets
- Water-efficient fittings work wonders.
- Keep an eye on your meter to spot hidden leaks.
- Save 12,000 litres per year.
Check for leaks
- Inspect irrigation equipment regularly.
- Save 12,000 litres a year.
Avoid hosing down
- Use a broom and a bucket instead.
- Save 600 litres a year.
Lawns and gardens
- avoid watering between 8am and 4pm,
- use a hand-held hose with a twist or trigger nozzle
- only use sprinklers with a timer
- consider drought-tolerant plants
Pools
- use a pool cover to reduce evaporation
- top up your pool from a rainwater tank
More information