💧 Bore Water Use (Important)
Our property relies entirely on bore water, so careful and responsible use is essential at all times.
Please ensure taps are turned off immediately after use and never left running. Showers can be longer during daylight hours when the system is actively pumping. After sunset, please keep showers short, as the main pumps are switched off and the property relies on a limited water tank that can be quickly depleted if water is used excessively or taps are left running.
Your awareness helps maintain a reliable water supply for everyone 🌿
💧 Living with Bore Water
Our property relies entirely on bore water, drawn from deep underground and powered by our solar pump. This means water is a precious, limited resource — especially during the dry season or when power is low.
Everyone living on the property plays a part in managing our water system.
By filling tanks on time, switching off the pump during storms, and avoiding waste, you help keep our bore water system running safely and sustainably for everyone. 💧🌞
Always turn taps off completely after use — even small drips can waste large amounts over time.
Report leaks or unusual pressure immediately.
Use basins, buckets, or leftover water from washing to water plants when possible.
Avoid letting hoses run unattended — always be present when using water outdoors.
💧 Report any leaks or dripping taps to the caretaker immediately.
🌦️ Check the weather radar daily to prepare for incoming storms.
🤝 Everyone plays an important role in keeping the water tanks full, the pump safe, and the system efficient.
💧🌿 Water Use Guidelines
Wise water use helps ensure there is enough for everyone, especially during dry periods, cloudy weather, or during the wet-season transition.
💧 Please use water mindfully — every drop counts in our off-grid system.
✅ Always switch off taps and hoses when not in use.
✅ Check regularly for drips or leaks and report them immediately to the caretaker in charge.
✅ Wash everyday clothes by hand where possible to reduce water and power use.
✅ Water gardens early in the morning (between 6:00–7:00 am) or late afternoon to minimise evaporation and waste.
🌱 Additional Water Use & Self-Sufficiency
Normal household water use is included.
For any water use beyond normal household needs (such as gardening or growing food), we strongly prefer an off-grid gravity-feed watering system that:
Is independent and not connected to the main pump
Is fully off-grid
Is supplied, maintained, and removed by the user
Is installed only with prior approval
🚫 No permanent changes to the property are permitted.
💰 Water Contribution (If Not Self-Sufficient)
If a person is not self-sufficient and requires use of the main pump or tank system for additional water needs, a water contribution applies to help cover:
Pump operation
Solar power usage
General system maintenance
Accelerated wear and potential pump replacement
👉 Contributions are typically $20–50 per week, depending on usage.
👉 Sustained or higher-demand use may also require an agreed contribution toward pump servicing or replacement.
Please discuss any additional water needs before arrival so usage can be planned fairly and the off-grid system remains stable for everyone.
Fill water tanks every morning when the sun is shining and solar power is active.
Check water levels again in the afternoon to ensure there’s enough for evening and overnight use.
When tanks are full, you’ll see a small overflow — this is normal and means the system is ready.
Do laundry during sunny hours, when solar power supports the bore pump.
Keep showers short and simple — every drop matters.
Use biodegradable soaps and cleaning products to protect the groundwater quality.
⚡🌧️ Storm & Bore Pump Safety
Please take storms seriously and act early to protect the system.
🔌 Unplug and switch off the bore pump before every storm
⚡ Lightning strikes are very common in this area and can destroy the pump—leaving the property without water and causing costly repairs
💧 Ensure all water tanks are completely full before the storm arrives
📡 Check the weather radar daily so you can prepare in advance
🌿 Being proactive helps protect our water supply and avoids system failure for everyone
⚠️ If the owner is not present, you are responsible for filling your water tanks and managing the bore pump on the owner’s behalf.
✅ After sunrise, once solar power is available, plug in and switch on the bore pump. (The owner usually switches the pump on between 6:30–7:30 am.)
✅ Check all water tanks, including your own, and ensure they are filling properly and water is flowing steadily.
✅ If any tanks are low, open the valve so they can refill completely.
⚠️ Important: Make sure your own water tanks are filled during this time window.
⚠️ Directly before sunset, unplug and switch off the bore pump.
Confirm with the owner who is responsible if the owner is not on site.
⚠️ Ensure all taps and hoses are turned off.
Everyone is responsible for their own area.
💧 Check all water tanks — they must be completely full before nightfall or before any approaching storm.
You’ll know tanks are full when water slightly overflows from the top — this is normal and indicates full capacity.
⚠️ If the owner is not present, you must check with the owner and act on their behalf if required.