Understanding Perth Watering Days

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Understanding Perth Watering Days When they
think about water days Perth, residents can be
confused about what they are and how they work.
However, this is no excuse there are
requirements to stick to strict watering days
whether you have a garden or not. For those
caught violating these rules, there are some
stiff penalties in place, so it makes sense to
learn more about them. In this article we will
take a closer look at water days to that you can
be more informed on the subject and avoid the
consequences.
What is a Watering Roster? Back in 2001
sprinkler rosters were first established and they
were eventually made permanent right across
Western Australia in 2007. These rules were
designed to act as measures to promote water
efficiency for the state. The exact watering days
are determined by the particular climatic
conditions for your region. It doesnt matter if
you use bore water or this scheme, the watering
day roster still applies. There is currently a
permanent sprinkler ban in place that applies to
both bore water uses and scheme participants in
Perth, Mandurah, and other localities. The ban
runs from the 1st of June to the 31st of August
every year. Its estimated that this measure
alone saves around 4.5 billion litres of water
annually. Know Your Watering Days Its
essential to find out your exact watering days
for every time of the year and for where you
live. The watering roster must be followed, you
can only water once, and it must occur before 9
am or after 6 pm on those days. This still
applies even if you are using a garden bore for
your water supplies. A garden bore will draw
water from a shared shallow groundwater source
that is used for our natural environment. This
is a resource that we much use carefully and
sticking to the set watering days is one of the
best ways to achieve this. Apartment and Villa
Residents
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If you live in an apartment or villa, you will
have your watering day based on the street
number for your block. There is no need to worry
about individual numbers within the block. If
the block covers many numbers, then you should
always use the highest one to get the correct
watering day. As an example if the block spans
number 32-34, you would use the number 34 to get
your watering day. Watering Day Breaches Its
advisable to stick to the assigned watering days
for your property to help to conserve water for
the entire community. Those that float these
rules and breach the sprinkler roster could be
looking at a 100 fine. Anyone can report a water
day breach at any time by simply filling in an
online sprinkler breach form. If youre still
unsure about how Perth watering days work contact
us here at Lukes Landscaping Perth. We are your
local experts in all aspects of garden design and
maintenance, and we look forward to your call.