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 |
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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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 |
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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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
Inside the house
- shoot for shorter showers
- install an efficient shower head
- only do full loads in the washing machine or dishwasher
- turn the tap off while brushing your teeth.
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
Outdoor cleaning
- use a broom when cleaning paved areas
- use a bucket to wash your car
Pools
- use a pool cover to reduce evaporation
- top up your pool from a rainwater tank
Leaks
- check for water leaks regularly by doing a leak test
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
Inside the house
- shoot for shorter showers
- install an efficient shower head
- only do full loads in the washing machine or dishwasher
- turn the tap off while brushing your teeth
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
Outdoor cleaning
- use a broom when cleaning paved areas
- use a bucket to wash your car
Pools
- use a pool cover to reduce evaporation
- top up your pool from a rainwater tank
Leaks
- check for water leaks regularly by doing a leak test
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
Inside the house
- shoot for shorter showers
- install an efficient shower head
- ·only do full loads in the washing machine or dishwasher
- turn the tap off while brushing your teeth
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
Outdoor cleaning
- use a broom when cleaning paved areas
- use a bucket to wash your car
Pools
- use a pool cover to reduce evaporation
- top up your pool from a rainwater tank
Leaks
- check for water leaks regularly by doing a leak test
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
Inside the house
- shoot for shorter showers
- install an efficient shower head
- only do full loads in the washing machine or dishwasher
- turn the tap off while brushing your teeth
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
Outdoor cleaning
- use a broom when cleaning paved areas
- use a bucket to wash your car
Pools
- use a pool cover to reduce evaporation
- top up your pool from a rainwater tank
Leaks
- check for water leaks regularly by doing a leak test
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
Inside the house
- shoot for shorter showers
- install an efficient shower head
- only do full loads in the washing machine or dishwasher
- turn the tap off while brushing your teeth
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
Outdoor cleaning
- use a broom when cleaning paved areas
- use a bucket to wash your car
Pools
- use a pool cover to reduce evaporation
- top up your pool from a rainwater tank
Leaks
- check for water leaks regularly by doing a leak test
More information