This cost benefit analysis found that whilst hot water circulators have the potential to save water, they cannot be rated for water efficiency because all hot water circulators will provide similar levels of water savings when assessed under identical ‘test’ conditions.

This report provides technical information about the possible inclusion of evaporative air conditioners in the WELS scheme. It contains information on water consumption for these products across Australia.

This consultation Regulation Impact Statement assesses the regulatory impacts, including the costs and benefits of setting minimum water efficiency standards for clothes washers and dishwashers to improve the water efficiency of these products. It also assesses the case for introducing a WELS label and minimum standard for the dryer component of combination washer dryers that use water in dryer-mode and stand-alone dryers that use water.

This study explores possible inclusion of more water-efficient toilets into the WELS scheme. The report does not cover vacuum and dry toilets.