Licensed plumbers working on sites with recycled water must install plumbing correctly to keep recycled water separate from drinking water.
Only licensed plumbers can do plumbing work at properties supplied with recycled water.
If you do not have experience installing recycled water systems, complete additional training through an accredited training provider such as TAFE NSW.
Licensed plumbers who install or maintain recycled water plumbing must comply with:
You can identify a property connected to our recycled water system by looking for the recycled water service and its clearly marked plumbing components.
A residential property with recycled water may have:
Industrial sites can have different colour coding or markings. Check site induction information before you start work.
See where we supply recycled water and how it can be used.
Warning signs must be displayed on recycled water taps.
Recycled water is treated so it can be used for approved non-drinking purposes.
Do not connect recycled water to:
You can connect recycled water at homes and businesses to:
At commercial, industrial and construction sites, you can connect recycled water to:
Contact us before starting work on commercial or industrial properties to confirm specific approved uses.
Recycled water can be used to water lawns and gardens.
You must install recycled water plumbing so it can be clearly distinguished from drinking water plumbing and does not create a cross-connection risk.
When installing recycled water plumbing:
Signs and safety labels must comply with AS 1319.
Connection and metering requirements
See connection requirements for plumbers and metering requirements for plumbers.
Install at least one outdoor drinking water tap and one outdoor recycled water tap at the property.
Recycled water taps must have:
Fit a hose connection vacuum breaker to any outdoor tap connected to the drinking water supply.
Fire services on sites where we supply recycled water must be connected to the recycled water system.
When installing a recycled water fire service:
For more information, see backflow prevention for plumbers.
When installing a recycled water irrigation system:
For more information, see backflow prevention for plumbers.
Cross-connections can allow recycled water to enter the drinking water system.
Before completing work, check that:
If a recycled water meter is installed, complete our Recycled water plumbing connection check before commissioning the system.
If a recycled water meter is not installed or the final inspection is not complete, use a temporary bypass to test or charge the on-site recycled water system. Read our Water meter installation guide.
Water meters for recycled water are also purple, for easy identification.
Before placing a recycled water system into service, complete all required testing, inspections and approvals. For more information, see connection requirements for plumbers.
