Water Efficiency Compliance for Rental Properties

Modern minimalist bathroom with a white toilet, a square vessel sink with black faucet, wooden cabinet, speckled beige walls, and recessed lighting.

At Central Coast Smoke Alarm Services, we don't just look after smoke alarm compliance we also provide professional water efficiency assessments to help ensure rental properties meet NSW requirements for tenant water usage charging.

Under NSW tenancy legislation, landlords can only pass water usage charges on to tenants if the property is separately metered and meets prescribed water efficiency standards.

Water Efficiency Requirements in NSW

  • Dual-flush toilets with a minimum 3-star WELS rating

  • Shower heads with a maximum flow rate of 9 litres per minute

  • Internal kitchen and bathroom taps with a maximum flow rate of 9 litres per minute

  • No leaking taps or toilets

  • Separate water metering for the property

Our Water Efficiency Service Includes

✔ Comprehensive water efficiency inspection

✔ Flow rate testing of taps and shower heads

✔ Inspection of toilets and WELS compliance

✔ Leak identification and reporting

✔ Detailed compliance report for your records


Request a Water Efficiency Assessment

Whether you're managing one property or an entire portfolio, Central Coast Smoke Alarm Services can help ensure your investment is compliant and positioned to recover eligible water usage charges.

Contact our team today to book a Water Efficiency Assessment and keep your properties compliant, protected, and performing at their best.