10Water efficiency measures required for payment of usage charges by tenants—s 39(1)(b) of Act

#### 10 Water efficiency measures required for payment of usage charges by tenants—s 39(1)(b) of Act 10 Water efficiency measures required for payment of usage charges by tenants—s 39(1)(b) of Act > For the purposes of section 39(1)(b) of the Act, the following water efficiency measures are prescribed— > > > (a) for shower heads—a maximum flow rate of 9 litres a minute, > > > (b) on and from 23 March 2025, for toilets—a dual flush toilet that has a minimum 3 star rating in accordance with the WELS scheme within the meaning of the [Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2005](http://www.legislation.gov.au/) of the Commonwealth, > > > (c) for internal cold water taps and single mixer taps for kitchen sinks or bathroom hand basins—a maximum flow rate of 9 litres a minute. > > > (d) at the commencement of the residential tenancy agreement and whenever any other water efficiency measures are installed, repaired or upgraded, the premises are checked and any leaking taps or toilets on the premises are fixed. > > Note. > > Taps and shower heads having a maximum flow rate of 9 litres a minute have a 3 star water efficiency rating.