Rainwater Tank & Domestic Appliances Rebate Program

One of Lithgow’s most important water catchment areas is just above your head! During heavy rain storms, hundreds of litres of water can drain off an average roof. By installing a rainwater tank, you can capture and store this precious resource to help ease the strain on our town water, and also save money on your water accounts.
Council provides a rainwater tank rebate scheme to help you do this. Council is offering rebates from 1 April, 2011 as follows:

• 2000-4999 litre tanks –- $150
• Over 5000 litre tanks –- $300

• For water efficient Household appliances such as Dishwasher or Washing machine that have a four star WELS rating or AAAAA rating a rebate of $150/appliance/Household.

Terms & Conditions

• The property must be residential in nature and be connected to a reticulated water supply.
• Appliance must be newly purchased and a copy of receipt showing vendors telephone number.
• A copy of the receipt for the purchase of appliance/s must be included.
• Claims can only be made once for each appliance/s at property listed on application form.

This is one of the many ways Lithgow City Council is working with the community to create sensible solutions for people and the environment to ensure that clean, fresh drinking water doesn’t become a luxury item.
For a comprehensive guide to rainwater tanks, or full details of the rebate offer and terms and conditions, refer to Council’s guide to rainwater tanks.

Guide to rainwater tanks

Rainwater tank compliance checklist

Household application rebate

Section 68 form if required