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Are Permanent Water Wise Measures enforceable and are there fines?

April 26, 2017Enforceable fines measures PERMANENT water wise

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Are Permanent Water Wise Measures enforceable and are there fines?

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• No, Permanent Water Wise Measures are not enforceable and there are no fines, however people are encouraged to follow the measures and discuss with Council any difficulties they may have with following the measures at any time. The aim of Permanent Water Wise Measures is to guide and encourage responsible water use practices rather than to enforce a set of water usage rules. Nevertheless, it is an offence to misuse water under Section 637 of the Local Government Act 1993 and anyone openly and willingly misusing water despite requests from Council to modify behaviour may be subject to a penalty infringement notice and a fine.