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How to apply
Before you start your online application, you should read through the guidance and collect the evidence, testing, references that you need. The list below suggests what you should review and consider in order to complete a successful application.
1. Categories
We only accept applications for the following categories:
Watering - sprinklers, trigger nozzles, irrigation controllers, sensors and systems, water measures and dripperlines, bushfire watering systems and wicking beds
Leaks - products that directly identify or fix leaks.
Greywater - greyflow innovations and managing systems.
Pool and Spa - covers and blankets including liquid covers, water conditioning systems and filtersac, backwashing systems
Garden - garden pots, composts, mulch, soil amendment products including wetters and conditioners, synthetic grass, aquifers and wicking beds
Turf - recognises drought tolerant turf grasses for the home lawn environment.
Plumbing - diverters, aquifers, pipe work solutions and system-based water conditioners.
Bathroom - tap aerators, waterless urinals, vacuum toilets and shower timers/shorteners.
Cleaning - cleaning machines and hand held trigger nozzles for commercial and residential cleaning purposes.
Car - waterless car cleaning products.
Rainwater - rainwater management systems.
Analytics - practical water management tools for optimizing water and soil nutrients.
Glasswashers - commercial glasswashers (not covered by WELS).
2. Criteria
Your product or service must adhere to all the following criteria
Water saving
That the primary purpose of the product or service is directly related to reducing actual water use and/or using water more efficiently, where there is a direct correlation between the use of the product and water savings.
Fit for purpose
That the appropriate use of the product or service is consistent with supplied instructions and other documentation.
Meets regulations and standards
That the product or service is of high quality and meets industry standards, and customer and community expectations, in relation to water use.
Environmentally sustainable
That the product or service, while satisfying the above three criteria, is environmentally sustainable, and despite claimed water savings will not adversely affect the environment in other areas.
Note that services provided by a manufacturer to assist in sales will not be considered.
3. Guidelines
The Independent Expert Panel needs all claims in your application - water saving claims especially - to be independently verified (such as independent testing, case studies or comparative reports).
You have to prove the primary purpose of the product is directly related to reducing actual water use or using water more efficiently. To gain approval you must be able to demonstrate that your product saves water or improves efficiency and calculate the amount it saves.
Unsubstantiated marketing claims are not regarded as evidence of water saving.
Guidelines for specific categories are available for applicants below. It is important you read these before applying since the benchmarks, testing outlines, approved verification sources and specific criteria for each category is detailed. If this is not adhered to you will affect the success of you application.
If you are applying for a category not listed here please check eligibility with us first at info@thewaterconservancy.org