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Water efficiency plan registration

If you are a small to medium businesses using under 10ML of water per annum, such as cafes, restaurants, offices, hairdressers and salons, landscapers, nurseries and schools, register your WEMP using this form to help improve water saving measures in your business.

Making Smart Water Choices in your business can make a difference to your water efficiency.

What is a WEMP?

A water efficiency management plan (WEMP) commits to actions identified by you that can be implemented to improve your business' water efficiency.

Complete this form to register your WEMP with us so we can help your business commit to the identified water saving measures.

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Business contact details

Business name

Address

Suburb

State

Postcode

Primary contact details

First name

Last name

Phone

Preferred contact method

Phone

What type of business do you operate?

Water efficiency measures

Please list any water saving measures that you will or have put in place.

General water saving measures

I, and my team (if relevant), have identified water saving initiatives within the business by reviewing work processes (handy tip visit our Save Water - In Your Business page

I will fix/have fixed leaks within my business premises (eg leaking toilets, dripping taps)

I use/will use water efficient (4 star and above WELS rated) appliances, fixtures or fittings in my business premises

I will install/have installed aerators on all taps

I will install/have installed dual flush toilets within my business premises

I have fitted all hoses with a trigger nozzle

I have educated my staff and contractors on the importance of complying with water restrictions and any exemption conditions (link here to download the collateral)

Nurseries, gardens and landscaping

I have reduced evaporation by top-dressing vegetation or soil (eg with compost, mulch or manure)

I will ensure/have ensured that my irrigation system is efficient (eg it is adjusted for weather changes and plant growth, uses rain or soil sensors, no overspray on concrete)

I use/will use clippings on lawns to retain moisture

I use/will use drought-tolerant plants (eg native species)

Building sites

I will reduce/have reduced evaporation by retaining as much vegetation as possible during construction

I have reduced evaporation by retaining as much vegetation as possible during construction

I require workers to use a broom rather than a hose to clean paths and gutters

I am using buckets of water to clean tools instead of running water

I am ensuring no unnecessary hosing of paths, driveways, concrete or paved areas

Commercial kitchens

I will install/have installed manually operated pre-rinse spray guns

I will install/have installed water efficient appliances (4 star and above WELS rated) fixtures and fittings in my business premises

I don’t use running water to defrost frozen goods

Cleaning - Health, safety and hygiene, buildings, vehicles, boats or equipment

I have installed hoses fitted with a trigger nozzle or high pressure cleaning equipment with a maximum flow rate of 20 litres per minute

A broom is used wherever possible

Hoses or taps are not left unattended

Spreading the word

I am sharing restrictions information and water saving tips to my staff/customers and the community by sharing posters, flyers and digital communication.

Not yet doing this but interested.

Ready to spread the word?

We have a suite of fact sheets, posters for you to share across your business.

Businesses who reduce water usage find they do not only save money on usage charges, but also on wastewater and energy costs.

Saving Water in Business Fact Sheets

Download our fact sheets and learn valuable water saving tips for your business.

Statement

In applying for this exemption, I confirm that:

I am the registered proprietor/owner of this property and/or the entity/individual responsible for water consumption; OR

I am not the registered proprietor/owner or the entity/individual responsible for water consumption but I have obtained the written authority of the registered proprietor/owner (or the entity/individual responsible for water consumption) of this property to apply for an exemption on their behalf.

I agree that Hunter Water may collect, use, and disclose quantitative data derived from the exemption application for industry analysis, benchmarking, analytics, marketing, and other business purposes. All data collected, used, and disclosed will be in aggregate form only and will not identify you.

Any information you provide us in this form will not be used for any other purpose. View our Privacy Statement for more details.

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