From 1 April 2019, the following requirements came into effect under the NSW Government's new metering rules.
New and replacement meters:
If you need to replace your meter prior to your rollout date, you need to have it installed and certified by a duly qualified person (DQP) and ensure it is:
Faulty meters:
Inactive works and amending pump size:
It is your responsibility to check your work approval. You will need to make sure what is listed on the approval matches what is installed at site. What is listed on the approval determines your compliance obligations.
1 December 2020- Surface Water Pumps 500 mm and above
This applies to water users with surface water pumps 500 mm and above across NSW regardless of your location.
By 1 December 2020, you will need to have your metering equipment installed and certified by a duly qualified person (DQP) and ensure that it is:
1 December 2021- Northern Inland Regions
By 1 December 2021, all remaining works in the northern inland regions will need to comply with the new rules.
You will need to have your metering equipment installed and certified by aduly qualified person (DQP)and ensure that it is:
The following groundwater sources are included in the 1 December 2021 regional rollout date:
There are a number of “at risk” groundwater sources where all approval holders will need to install a meter or make their works inactive irrespective of pump size.
1 December 2022- Southern Inland Regions
By 1 December 2022, all remaining works in the southern inland regions will need to comply with the new rules.
You will need to have your metering equipment installed and certified by a duly qualified person (DQP) and ensure that it is:
There are a number of “at risk” groundwater sources where all approval holders will need to install a meter or make their works inactive irrespective of pump size.
1 December 2023- Coastal Regions
By 1 December 2023, all remaining works in the coastal regions will need to comply with the new rules.
You will need to have your metering equipment installed and certified by a duly qualified person (DQP) and ensure that it is:
There are a number of “at risk” groundwater sources where all approval holders will need to install a meter or make their works inactive irrespective of pump size.
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