Water efficiency tests
Are you a landlord or Strata Manager?
With an investment property, it is important that you understand your rights and responsibilities, especially when it comes to compliance. The water efficiency test guideline is a mandatory requirement for new tenancies. The guideline requires that all fixtures in the rental property are regulated by the water efficiency standard and are efficient in their use of water.
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Whether you’re buying your first investment property, or need to maintain an existing property, we can help keep your plumbing infrastructure compliant. At DC Advance Plumbing, we have a team of expert plumbers who understand just how important is it to adhere to these new regulations.
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Guidelines
There must not be any leaking taps or toilets anywhere on the property at the beginning of a tenancy, or when other water efficiency measures are installed, repaired or upgraded.
Showerheads: Maximum flow rate of 9L p/minute
Taps: Maximum flow rate of 9L p/minute for all internal cold water taps and single mixer taps for kitchen sinks and bathroom hand basins.*
Toilets: From 23 March 2025, all toilets on the property must be dual-flush with a minimum 3-star WELS rating.
* The 9L p/minute flow rate does not apply to other taps on the property. This includes:
bathtubs
laundry sinks
washing machines
dishwashers
external/garden taps