Garden watering will move to an odds and evens, date-based approach

• Even and no-numbered properties can water on even dates e.g. 2nd, 4th, 6th, etc
• Odd-numbered properties can water plants on odd dates e.g. 1st, 3rd, 5th, etc.
• Everyone may water on the 31st of the month – within the specified times.
• Households with someone over the age of 70, may water at the alternate time of 8-10am.
• Lawns must not be watered at any time with drinking water.
• Cars may not be washed at home with drinking water.
  

Hand watering - between 6-8am with a hand-held hose fitted with a trigger nozzle
Manual dripper - between 6-8am
Automatic dripper - between midnight and 2am

Community sportsgrounds, schools and public gardens

Under Stage 3, community sportsgrounds will receive an additional 800 million litres of water for irrigation, which could, on average see an additional 200 sportsgrounds being watered – on top of the 380 grounds around Melbourne that are presently being watered. 

Public gardens will benefit from the gentle relaxation of restrictions.  They will also be permitted to water on alternate (odd and even) dates based on their street address, to help better maintain these important community assets. 

Water saving hints and tips 

Watch these helpful videos for more water saving hints and tips.  If you require any further information please call 131 867.

How to read your water meter

How to change your showerhead

How to fix a dripping tap 

How to install a water flow controller

Helpful fact sheets are also available:

How to save water in the home

Plant selector for drought tolerant gardens