Alternative Water Use

WATER | Alternative Water Sources

Based on guidance from relevant authorities, alternative water can be used for the following household uses in BASIX:

  Garden/Lawn All Toilets Laundry All hot water Pool/Spa top up All Household Uses Cooling Towers
Individual Rainwater Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes*** NA
Common Rainwater Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes
Stormwater Treated Yes* Yes* Yes* No No No Yes*
Stormwater Untreated Yes No No No No No No
Greywater Treated Yes* Yes* Yes* No No No Yes
Greywater Untreated Yes No No No No No No
Reticulated Alt Water Yes** Yes** Yes** No No No No
Private Dam Yes Yes Yes No No No NA
Water Yes** Yes** Yes** No No No Yes**

*Check with local council and system manufacturer/designer for accredited uses
**Check with scheme operator for permitted uses
*** NSW Health does not recommend the use of rainwater for drinking purposes where a reticulated potable water supply is available

For more information view the Water Help Notes.

Last updated: 23/09/2023