The Department of Industry has unveiled an interactive online tool to assist water users understand their responsibilities under the NSW non-urban water metering framework.
Group Director of the Department’s Water Renewal Taskforce, Emma Solomon, encouraged all water users to use the tool in order to understand how the new metering rules apply to them.
“As we roll out the new metering requirements across NSW over the next five years, it’s important that water users can easily find out whether they need a meter and what standards apply,” Ms Solomon said.
“By answering a series of short questions with this user-friendly online tool, water users can quickly determine what is required and by when.”
She said the new metering framework was part of the Government’s Water Reform Action Plan to improve the standard and coverage of non-urban meters.
She said the new standards were being rolled out in a staged manner over five years.
“The next stage of the rollout commences on 1 December 2019, when all surface water pumps 500mm and above will need accurate meters with data loggers, telemetry and tamper-evident seals,” Ms Solomon said.
“Water users who are required to comply with these requirements will be contacted by the department well in advance of the roll out date to ensure they are prepared,” she said.
The new metering tool can be accessed at this PS News link.
