At work

In the bathrooms

  • Check for water leaks in fittings and also use a water meter where possible.
  • Fix leaking taps, toilets and showers immediately.
  • Install water-efficient devices where possible. If the property uses more than one million litres per annum, under the Queensland Water Commission water restrictions, you must install water-efficient taps in bathrooms and shower heads. Water-efficient is a flow rate of 9 litres (or less) of water per minute.
  • If you have a urinal, it must also be water-efficient. Learn more about water-efficient urinals at the Queensland Water Commission's website.

In the kitchen

  • Scrape plates clean instead of rinsing.
  • Make sure the dishwasher is full each time.
  • Check for water leaks in fittings, but also use the water meter where possible.
  • Fix leaking taps.
  • Install water-efficient devices where possible. If the property uses more than one million litres per annum, under the Queensland Water Commission water restrictions, you must install water-efficient taps in kitchens and water-efficient trigger-sprays in kitchens. Water-efficient is a flow rate of 9 litres (or less) of water per minute.

Outside

  • Check any irrigation equipment regularly for leaks.
  • Ensure garden watering occurs only as necessary and gardens are suitably mulched to reduce water loss to evaporation.
  • Ensure cleaners only use water to wash down outdoor areas where necessary. Sweeping or leaf blowing may be sufficient.
  • Ensure that the fire-hose reel is used only for fire-fighting and related fire-fighting training and testing of equipment. Penalties apply for inappropriate use.
  • Where there is a pool or spa on-site, ensure they meet the Queensland Water Commission's restriction requirements.

Hotels and other accommodation businesses

Find more water-saving information for hotels and other accommodation businesses here:

There is also a great deal of information available from tourism organisations with which you may be a member.

    Did You Know
  • Installing a water efficient 4 star rated showerhead will reduce the flow from 20 litres per minute to 9 litres per minute.