Under the Victorian Government's WaterMAP Program, non-residential water-users that use 10ML per year or more will be required to develop a water efficiency management plan.

The WaterMAP program seeks to improve water efficiency of major commercial, industrial and institutional customers.

Water-users that use more than 10ML per year will be required to register for the WaterMAP Program by 14 September 2007.

The WaterMAP aims to identify:

• How water is currently used;
• Inefficiencies and opportunities for saving water;
• Actions to implement water conservation measures; and
• Costs to implement actions. 

Businesses will be expected to demonstrate a 10 per cent reduction in water usage by 31 December 2009 and will be required to report on their progress on an annual basis.

Instructions on how to complete a WaterMAP can be found in the WaterMAP Handbook.

For further information on specific ways to reduce water usage at your site, contact your HydroChem Account Manager or phone 03 9553 1011.