The WaterAssist Home Plumbing Program helps households with high water use to save water and reduce their water bills. The program includes a reliable plumbing service to fix leaks and improve water efficiency by repairing or replacing inefficient water fittings at no cost to eligible customers.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the WaterAssist Home program, you must:
- be the owner of the property (owner-occupiers, holiday home owners and landlords are eligible)
- receive a bill from Barwon Water for the meter on your property
- use more than 550 litres of drinking water per day (200 kl per year). This information is available on your water bill.
If you’re not sure if you are eligible, please contact us.
What’s included
A licensed plumber will identify opportunities to save water in your home and recommend priority plumbing works, value $60. Plumbing works will then be undertaken up to the value of $300. The plumbing works may include:
- Repairing one leaking toilet or replacing the toilet cistern with a more efficient dual-flush cistern
- Replacing one single-flush toilet cistern with a more efficient dual-flush cistern
- Repairing leaky taps and/or installing new tapwear
- Installing 4-star rated water-efficient showerhead’s (7.5 litres per minute or less).
Cost and value
As part of our commitment to encourage efficient water use, we are offering the program for free for eligible residents.
The plumbing assessment is valued at $60. Plumbing works can be undertaken up to the value of $300.
Booking
Contact us to confirm your eligibility, and to organise a booking.
Please note, that by proceeding with a booking, you will be bound by the terms and conditions, below.
Be assured our contracted plumbers are taking the necessary steps to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), including physical distancing, good hygiene, face coverings and personal protective equipment. To safeguard our community, please maintain a 1.5-metre distance from contractors.
Terms and conditions
