Stage 1 water restrictions are in place across the Melbourne water supply system.
Stage 1 water restrictions help to save water while minimising impact on business and community sporting facilities.
Visit the Victorian Government's water website to find out what Stage 1 water restrictions mean for your home or business.
Penalties
Stage 1 water restrictions must be followed across Melbourne and penalties apply.
If you are issued with a warning notice and still breach the restrictions, you may have your water supply restricted, receive a penalty infringement notice or face prosecution.
To report a breach, call 13 WATER (139 2837).
Greywater, rainwater and recycled water
Greywater, rainwater and recycled water can be used at any time. No restrictions apply to rainwater collected in a storage tank, provided it is not supplemented by the mains water supply. Visit EPA Victoria to find out more and access guidelines on safe water use.
More information
Visit the Victorian Government's water website or contact your local water supplier for information on water restrictions that may be in place in your area: