Water Restrictions

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Kangaroo Island

Agency name:
South Australian Water Corporation
Area web address:
http://www.sawater.com.au/
Area description:

Kangaroo Island properties whose water supply (either indirectly or directly) is provided by SA Water were first introduced to Permanent Water Conservation Measures in 2003 and higher restrictions were implemented in 2007. For further information on restrictions/measures for a particular region within South Australia refer to the SA Water Website.

The Geographic description for Kangaroo Island towns are listed via postcodes - 5223, 5220, 5222.

Current Restriction

Restriction name:
WWM
Restriction type:
Permanent
Start date:
01/12/2010
End date:
Restriction web address:
http://www.sawater.com.au/residential/water-in-your-home-and-garden/when-can-i-water
Description summary:

WATER WISE MEASURES

Domestic Gardens and Lawns

Watering is permitted at any time by hand (through a hand held hose fitted with a trigger nozzle, from a watering can or bucket) or through a drip feed irrigation system.

Sprinklers can be used on any day after 5pm and before 10am.

Children can play under the sprinkler or use water toys that attach to a hose at any time of the day as long as the sprinkler or toy is located on a grassed area or garden and is turned off when children are not playing under it.

Retail Garden Centres

Watering is permitted at any time by hand (through a hand held hose fitted with a trigger nozzle, from a watering can or bucket) or through a drip feed irrigation system. Sprinklers can be used on any day after 5.00pm and before 10.00am. On days which the maximum temperature is expected to exceed 30 degrees Celsius, sprinklers may be used between 1.00pm and 2.00pm.

Washing Cars and Boats

Water can be used to wash motor vehicles or a boat provided the water is applied:
• From a bucket or watering can
• By a high pressure, low volume water cleaner; or
• From a hand held hose fitted with a trigger nozzle
• At a commercial car wash

Driveways, Paths, Verandas and Entertaining Areas

The hosing down of external paved areas with water is permitted with a hose fitted with a trigger nozzle only:
• To protect public health
• To ensure the safety of people using the area
• To ensure the health and welfare of animals using the area
• To deal with fire, accident or other emergency

Swimming pools

New pools can be filled with a swimming pool permit from SA Water. Before a permit is issued, we require proof of purchase of a Smart Approved WaterMark pool cover or liquid blanket with an auto doser or six months supply.

Construction Sites

Water can be used for dust suppression and compaction when it is applied from:
• A hand held hose fitted with a trigger nozzle
• Directly from a motor vehicle designed and approved to carry/deposit water

Sports Grounds and Recreational Facilities

Sports grounds and recreational facilities can be watered under an Irrigation of Public Open Space (IPOS) permit as negotiated with SA Water.