THE WELS WATER RATING SCHEME

In Australia, the Federal Government has introduced the WELS Water Rating Scheme.

The WELS Water Rating Scheme was set up to help preserve our valuable drinking water by setting water rating guidelines for the water efficiency of some high water using bathroom, kitchen and laundry products.




What bathroom products are governed under the WELS scheme?

Basin, Laundry and Kitchen Sink tapware – all tapware used on basins, laundry tubs and kitchen sinks need to have a WELS water rating of at least 3 stars (7 litres per minute).

Toilet Suites – all toilets for new homes must carry a WELS water rating of 4 stars (4.5lt / full flush), toilets being used in a renovation can carry a WELS water rating of 3 stars (6lt / full flush) or 4 stars.

Shower Heads – all showers must carry a WELS rating of at least 3 stars (9lt / min)


All applicable bathroom products used in your new home or renovation MUST be WELS compliant. Stricter rules will apply to new homes than they will for renovations.