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UNITY WATER BILL
155872/A/000439 H D-002 DPT Property Pty Ltd as Trustee PO Box 1446 BUDDINA QLD 4575
262-264 Brisbane Road MONKLAND QLD 4570Property
Meter number Previous reading(kl) Current reading (kl) No. of days Usage (kl)
G1601375
16/12/2021 2261 25/05/2022 2480 160
219
219klat $2.39 $523.41
1 kilolitre (kl) = 1,000 litres (L)
Water usage too high?
1 To check for a water leak, read your water meter and write down or take a photo of the reading (including the red numbers, which indicate litres). Total
$523.41
Wait at least one hour before 2 3 reading your meter again, remember not to use any during this time. If the reading has changed, you may have a water leak. Please contact a licensed plumber to investigate.
* To apply for relief from an undetected leak, we require customers to complete an Undetected Leak Allowance Request application. Applications must be accompanied by a licensed plumber’s invoice as proof that the leak has been detected and repaired. Download the application today at gympie.qld.gov.au/rates or call 1300 307 800. If no leak is detected, customers can have their water meters tested for defects. A meter accuracy test can be
Water leaks and meter boxes
appliances. They are not always visible so the best method of detection is to read your water meter regularly. Ensuring that your water meter box is clear of dirt, mud and other debris event of a leak at your property. If your consumption increases dramatically for no obvious reason, there could be a hidden leak.
Water saving tips
Water is our most valuable asset, for without it, we wouldn’t be here. That’s why Gympie Regional Council have a number water is of the highest quality. Here are some tips to help residents save water.
In the home
• Leaving the water on while doing the nightly routine is habit for some down the drain.
• A continually dripping tap can waste up to 600 litres a day. Replace tap washers when required.
In the garden • to prevent evaporation (1000 litres per hour). • will mean it needs about 30 per cent less water. so the water will soak in. Garden mulch can prevent up to 80 per cent of evaporation loss. online calculator, visit .
The biggest water users in the home are washing machines, showers, taps and toilets. Using more water-efficient products could save $175 per household per year. Showers make up 22 per cent of total household water use. Swapping to water efficient shower heads can save 20,000L of water per year.
Water saving habits
Use a shower timer. Brush your teeth with the tap off. Choose the half flush. Only run appliances (washing machines and dishwashers) when they are full. Save water and energy by reducing shower times to four minutes. Regularly check for water leaks.
Water saving in the garden
Avoid watering outdoor areas and gardens in the heat of the day and when it is windy. Use mulch in garden beds to help retain soil moisture. Use drought tolerant native plants. Use a broom when tidying outdoor areas instead of a hose. Reduce evaporation from pools and spas by using a properly fitted cover.
