Water efficiency targets
Ever wondered how much water you should be using? We have targets that show if you're using water efficiently in your home.
Just follow these easy steps
- Get your latest bill - check the months your usage charge is for and Your average daily usage for this bill.
- Work out how many people lived with you - just for the months your usage charge is for.
- Check the months below - choose the one that matches your usage charge. It may not match exactly.
- Find your property size - check what we recommend for a water efficient home.
This is where you'll find the information on your bill.
Peoplein the home |
Small propertyLess than 500 m2 |
Medium property501 m2 to 700 m2 |
Large property701 m2 to 900 m2 |
---|---|---|---|
1 person | 247 L/day | 249 L/day | 267 L/day |
2 people | 367 L/day | 375 L/day | 396 L/day |
3 people | 463 L/day | 477 L/day | 498 L/day |
4 people | 546 L/day | 565 L/day | 587 L/day |
5 people | 621 L/day | 645 L/day | 666 L/day |
6 people | 689 L/day | 718 L/day | 739 L/day |
These numbers are based on houses with:
- a water efficient front loading washing machine
- a dual flush toilet
- at least one 3-star showerhead
- taps with low water use aerators and flow restrictors.
Peoplein the home |
Small propertyLess than 500 m2 |
Medium property501 m2 to 700 m2 |
Large property701 m2 to 900 m2 |
---|---|---|---|
1 person | 227 L/day | 233 L/day | 248 L/day |
2 people | 337 L/day | 352 L/day | 368 L/day |
3 people | 425 L/day | 447 L/day | 463 L/day |
4 people | 502 L/day | 529 L/day | 545 L/day |
5 people | 570 L/day | 604 L/day | 619 L/day |
6 people | 633 L/day | 672 L/day | 686 L/day |
These numbers are based on houses with:
- a water efficient front loading washing machine
- a dual flush toilet
- at least one 3-star showerhead
- taps with low water use aerators and flow restrictors.
Peoplein the home |
Small propertyLess than 500 m2 |
Medium property501 m2 to 700 m2 |
Large property701 m2 to 900 m2 |
---|---|---|---|
1 person | 236 L/day | 239 L/day | 258 L/day |
2 people | 351 L/day | 360 L/day | 382 L/day |
3 people | 443 L/day | 458 L/day | 480 L/day |
4 people | 522 L/day | 542 L/day | 566 L/day |
5 people | 594 L/day | 619 L/day | 642 L/day |
6 people | 659 L/day | 689 L/day | 712 L/day |
These numbers are based on houses with:
- a water efficient front loading washing machine
- a dual flush toilet
- at least one 3-star showerhead
- taps with low water use aerators and flow restrictors.
Peoplein the home |
Small propertyLess than 500 m2 |
Medium property501 m2 to 700 m2 |
Large property701 m2 to 900 m2 |
---|---|---|---|
1 person | 243 L/day | 249 L/day | 265 L/day |
2 people | 362 L/day | 374 L/day | 393 L/day |
3 people | 456 L/day | 476 L/day | 495 L/day |
4 people | 538 L/day | 564 L/day | 583 L/day |
5 people | 611 L/day | 643 L/day | 661 L/day |
people | 679 L/day | 716 L/day | 733 L/day |
These numbers are based on houses with:
- a water efficient front loading washing machine
- a dual flush toilet
- at least one 3-star showerhead
- taps with low water use aerators and flow restrictors.
How did you go?
If you used the same or less than we recommend - great!
If not, simply check out our water wise tips to see how you can improve.