With the introduction of the Code of Practice for Irrigated Public Open Space (IPOS) in 2008 it is possible for individual sites to maintain 'fit for purpose' sports ground or recreational areas while working towards maximum water efficiency.

IPOS was developed in conjunction with a range of industry professionals to provide a best practice guideline for the management of turf. By adopting IPOS a site will be afforded the flexibility to manage water use efficiency against benchmark irrigation targets that are appropriate to maintain turf health to a ‘fit for purpose’ standard.

By applying for and being granted an IPOS permit SA Water will provide benchmark irrigation targets for your site which can be used across multiple nights of the week between 8pm - 8am the following morning and as determined by the climate and your site conditions. 

Under Water Wise Measures all turf areas with an accumulative total of greater than 5000 square metres irrigating with SA Water's supply are subject to an IPOS permit.

For further information or if you would like to join our mailing list, please telephone the Business Sustainability Group on 7424 3753 or email iposadmin@sawater.com.au.