Victoria

Water conservation rules vary in different parts of Victoria. These are determined by the local water provider, many of whom have introduced permanent water saving rules or by-laws to protect long term water supplies.

Uniform water restrictions, stages 1-4, and Permanent Water Saving Measures are used throughout Victoria. The Melbourne region is now on stage 3 water restrictions. Follow the links below to find out the restrictions applicable in your area and what they mean.

• Water Smart Gardens and Homes Rebate Scheme
  Rebates apply to a range of domestic products - and due to the success of the program and the continued need to protect our precious drinking water supplies for now and the future, the Victorian Government has extended the program until 30 June 2009.

• H2OME, A guide to permanent water savings in you home
  This comprehensive guide from the Department of Sustainability and Environment will show you how to incorporate permanent water saving measures throughout your home when building, buying or renovating.
• Make your home green
  An online portal with tips to help make your home environmentally sustainable

• Visit the Our Water, Our Future website
  This site aims to provide comprehensive information on water management and planning in Victoria, and to help all Victorians contribute to the sustainable management of our precious water resources.