Health Services Information Sheet 33
Daytime restrictions for garden bores
Groundwater is precious and we should all use it wisely. That is why the use of household garden bore sprinklers during the day is prohibited.
You may turn on your garden bore sprinklers only between 6pm and 9am.
This restriction applies all year, not just during the warmer months. Watering during the heat of the day is wasteful, because much of the water is lost due to evaporation.
Garden bores are a better alternative to scheme water for gardens, but we still need to use our groundwater responsibly. For most people, this will simply mean checking and perhaps adjusting your timers. Garden reticulation design is very important so that it is efficient and includes the most suitable sprinkler systems.
The use of garden bores is restricted to a three day watering roster which is similar to scheme water users, plus an additional day. But remember that even if you are using a garden bore, the average garden only needs to be watered for about 15 minutes, two or three times a week in the middle of summer. Surveys show that many garden bore owners use much more water than their garden needs.
Penalties for not doing the right thing
Anyone found using domestic garden bore sprinklers between 9am and 6pm can be fined $100, although offenders may first be given a written warning.
Exemptions to the rules
- If you are establishing a new lawn, you may water with sprinklers during the day for the first 28 days.
- The use of water efficient trickle systems and micro sprays is not restricted.
To complain about daytime sprinkler use...
If you would like to lodge a complaint about garden bores being used after 9am and before 6pm, please telephone 6250 8000.
More information
If you need more information about the daytime sprinkler restrictions for garden bores, please ring the Department of Environment and Conservation on 6250 8000.
Perth & Mandurah Watering Days |
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Last digit of your lot or house number |
Scheme & bore water users, your 2 watering days are: |
Bore owners additional day: |
1 |
Wednesday and Saturday |
Monday |
2 |
Thursday and Sunday |
Tuesday |
3 |
Friday and Monday |
Wednesday |
4 |
Saturday and Tuesday |
Thursday |
5 |
Sunday and Wednesday |
Friday |
6 |
Monday and Thursday |
Saturday |
7 |
Tuesday and Friday |
Sunday |
8 |
Wednesday and Saturday |
Monday |
9 |
Thursday and Sunday |
Tuesday |
0 |
Friday and Monday |
Wednesday |
You may water only once each day either before 9am or after 6pm |
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