Water Efficiency Guidelines for pet washers

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: 

• operate in accordance with Toowoomba Regional Council Service Provider Water Restrictions
• attend an industry association training program and/or
• ensure staff undertaking pet washing attend an industry association training program
• be registered with the Toowoomba Regional Council
• display a sticker on each business vehicle (for mobile operators)
• be able to provide a registration card on request
• ensure the registered premises maintains a register of all trained staff on-site.

Refer to the factsheet Water Efficiency Guideline for Pet Washers found in the Related documents below.