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Going on a holiday? Here's how to switch off:

 

1. Consider turning off your stop tap at your water meter (by turning it clockwise).

This will prevent a large bill if you have a water leak while you are away and the burst pipe goes undetected. Make sure no appliances are reliant on water, including your hot water system. 

2. Make sure all taps are properly turned off (including garden taps and hoses).

3. Clear leaf litter from downpipes and gutters.

4. Check your downpipe is correctly connected to stormwater not the sewer, and clear your overflow relief gully of debris to prevent overflows. 

4. Flush the toilet to clear the sewerage pipes. 

 

 

 

Don't forget

All water pipes and fittings from the water meter on to private property are the property owner's responsibility.

So, if a leak or blockage is detected in these pipes, it is the property owner's responsibility to investigate and repair. 

We are responsible for the water meter and pipes leading away from the property. If you detect a leak in these pipes, it is our responsibility to fix it. Please call us immediately on 1300 086 489 or report a fault online. 

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