If you use town water, and you are operating as a commercial washer business washing large vehicles or operating a car wash facility at a fixed commercial premises within the Toowoomba Regional Council area, you must comply with the Water Efficiency Guideline for Fixed Commercial Premises.

Council's Water Efficiency Guidelines have been modified from guidelines devised by QWC in consultation with industry.  A fact sheet outlining these guidelines can be downloaded from the Related documents listed below.

How do I demonstrate compliance?

All operators must:

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Efficient water use by the whole community is essential to  securing water supply for the long-term. The Water Efficiency Guideline for Pet Washers refers to operators using water from the reticulated (town) supply system to undertake pet washing. 

This guide applies to both:

• commercial operators (fixed or mobile) undertaking pet washing and grooming and/or
• non-residential premises (ie. veterinary practices, kennels, animal refuges, groomers).

It is critical that operators involved in pet washing include water use efficiency and advances in technology in their business planning. In addition, operators should continue to upgrade to the most water efficient equipment as soon as it becomes economically feasible.

Demonstrating compliance

All operators undertaking pet washing must: 

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