how to read your water meter >> water usage monitor chart >>

how to read your
water meter >>
Water meters are read by Townsville Water four times a year,
and usually display both black and red numbers.
The black numbers represent kilolitres or one thousand
litres, while the figures in red are parts of kilolitres.
Your water meter can help you identify water leaks.
If the red dials move when there is no water usage on
the property, then there is an unidentified leak or usage
downstream of the meter.
water usage
monitor chart >>
Another way to identify an internal leak is to write down
the full reading in the following chart when everyone in the
house has finished using water at night.
Don’t use water overnight and re-read in the morning.
If the numbers have changed even slightly, there is an
unidentified leak somewhere on your property.
date read
meter
reading
kilolitre
(kl) used
no. of days
since last
reading
average
daily usage
in kl
be water wise. it’s worth it.

your water saving
tool-box for the garden >>
Did you know the average Townsville household uses
around 60 per cent of its water on lawns and gardens
By being water smart in the garden, you can make a big
difference to your water usage.
sprinklers >>
A garden sprinkler can use up to 1,000 litres per hour.
Most lawns and gardens only need watering once or twice
a week. Automated irrigation systems work best in offering
good control. However, depending on your water pressure
and the type of outlets, you may still be using lots of water.
Check your meter before and after using your
irrigation system to calculate how much is
used per cycle.
the right landscaping >>
Remember, right plant, right place! Shade
loving plants in the sun will require excessive
watering. Native plants from your local area
use much less water than exotic plants.
your lawnmower >>
Raise the lawn mower blade to at least three
inches – a lawn cut higher encourages grass
roots to grow deeper, and is better at holding
soil moisture.
fertiliser >>
A slow-release fertiliser is best. Choose one
that is low in nitrogen, as too much nitrogen
will increase the need for water.
mulch >>
In the garden, mulch will reduce more than
70 per cent of evaporation. You can also
reduce lawn areas by using ground covers
and mulches instead.
for more information >>
07 4727 9000
enquiries@townsville.qld.gov.au
www.townsville.qld.gov.au
be water wise. it’s worth it.