To have a clean, shiny car you don’t need to waste water or pollute local waterways.

 

Under level 3 water restrictions water must not be used to wash a vehicle except by means of a commercial car wash, or a bucket filled directly from a tap - hoses are not to be used. Boat owners are permitted to flush out motors and rinse off metal parts to prevent corrosion.

 

When you do wash your car at home, make sure you do so on a lawn - not on hard surfaces such as driveways or paving.

 

The Environment Protection (Water Quality) Policy 2003 prohibits the disposal of a range of pollutants into the stormwater system. For example, if you’re washing your car you can’t allow any of the water to find its way into the stormwater system. For more information on the policy phone the EPA on (08) 8204 2004.