Watering & Sprinkler Days in Perth
WATERING DAYS FOR PERTH AND MANDURAH
Water supply in WA is being subject to the increased demand of a rapidly growing population and expanding industry. In addition the impact of a drying climate in the south-west of the state has created the requirement to manage the state’s water resources more efficiently and effectively, something we all need to be aware of.
Water restrictions apply to the use of scheme and bore water in both summer and winter.
SUMMER RESTRICTIONS APPLY 1 SEPTEMBER TO 31 MAY
The Sprinkler Roster 2 day a week scheme and 3 day a week applies to domestic scheme water and garden bore water use.
Check the Sprinkler Roster Chart below for your two rostered sprinkler watering days per week.
WINTER RESTRICTIONS APPLYÂ 1 JUNE TO 31 AUGUST
A permanent winter sprinkler ban applies to all scheme and bore water users in Perth, Mandurah and some parts of the South West. This is a permanent water efficiency measure.
Hand held watering and maintenance testing of bores is still permitted, but anyone using their sprinklers between June and August risks a $100 fine.
SPRINKLER ROSTER DAYS FOR PERTH AND MANDURAH 1ST SEPT TO 31ST MAY
Your watering days are determined by the last digit of your house number. Domestic bore users are allowed an additional watering day.
No 1 – Wednesday & Saturday. Additional bore use Monday
No 2 – Sunday & Thursday. Additional bore use Tuesday
No 3 – Monday & Friday. Additional bore use Wednesday
No 4 – Tuesday & Saturday. Additional bore use Thursday
No 5 – Sunday & Wednesday. Additional bore use Friday
No 6 – Monday & Thursday. Additional bore use Saturday
No 7 – Tuesday & Friday. Additional bore use Sunday
No 8 – Wednesday & Saturday. Additional bore use Monday
No 9 – Sunday & Thursday. Additional bore use Tuesday
No 10 – Monday & Friday. Additional bore use Wednesday.
new lawns and gardens
If you are establishing a new lawn or garden a temporary exemption is available on application from the sprinkler roster that applies to your area. New lawn can refer to roll-on lawn, runners, shredded lawn and/or seed.
If exemption is granted between the dates of 1 October to 31 March, you will be allowed to water your new lawn/garden three times a day for up to 42 days from the day of planting.
testing your reticulation system
If you are establishing a new lawn or garden a temporary exemption is available on application from the sprinkler roster that applies to your area. New lawn can refer to roll-on lawn, runners, shredded lawn and/or seed.
If exemption is granted between the dates of 1 October to 31 March, you will be allowed to water your new lawn/garden three times a day for up to 42 days from the day of planting.
A 35 day exemption applies for applications exemptions granted between 1 April to 30 September.
More information is available on the Water Corporation website.
