What's your BASIX Water target?

BASIX sets energy and water reduction targets for new homes and apartments. The Water target ranges from 40% to 0% across NSW, taking into account the significant variances in the climate.

The Energy target is 25% across the state, and will increase to 40% in July 2006.

Key facts

• 90% of new residential development will be covered by the 40% water target.
• No new home built in NSW will use more water than the current state average.
• The areas covered by the 40% target represent 98% of the states population growth.

What does this mean for you?

View these documents for details:

• NSW map showing the 5 BASIX Water zones (pdf 449kb)
• NSW map with the Water zones and Local Government areas (pdf 417kb)
• List of NSW postcodes and the corresponding Water zones (pdf 646kb)

For examples on how to meet the Water target in your zone (pdf 71kb), click here.

The BASIX targets are determined from data provided by the state's energy and water utilities, as well as long-term climate data from the Bureau of Meteorology.

If you have any queries regarding the BASIX Water targets, please call the BASIX Help Line during business hours on 1300 650 908.