WELS: Australia's Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme
Department of the Environment and Heritage, 2006
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What is the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Scheme?
A water efficiency label was introduced in Australia to help people buy, and to encourage industry to make, more water efficient products.
The water efficiency labels form part of the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) Scheme which is implemented cooperatively by the Australian, state and territory governments.
The water efficiency label began appearing in 2005 and should now appear on all washing machines, dishwashers, showers, toilets, urinals and certain types of taps. It should also appear on some flow control devices for use with taps.
Choosing a water efficient product not only conserves water, it saves householders money through reduced water and energy bills.
Did you know:
- a water efficient washing machine may use only one-third the water of an inefficient model
- an old-style single-flush toilet may use up to 12 litres of water per flush, but standard dual flush toilets use only 3 litres on a half-flush and
- a standard showerhead may use up to 25 litres of water per minute but a water efficient showerhead can use as little as 6 litres per minute.
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