Showerhead Exchange Program

Yarra Valley Water is currently running a program, inviting residential customers to exchange their existing showerhead for a water efficient one. Customers can register either on our website or by calling 13 1721.

This program is now available to tenants and landlords as well as owner occupiers.  View full terms and conditions.

Enjoy the savings

Did you know: on average 30% of all household water usage is in the shower.  A family of three can save 25,000 litres of water per year by installing a water efficient showerhead and the savings continue - the energy saved would run a 60 watt light bulb continuously for almost eighteen months.  This offer is a great way to save water, energy and money.

 Click here to register now

Showerhead features

Image of showerhead is for illustration purposes only.

Yarra Valley Water has selected 
showerheads based on:

quality replacement guarantee ease of installation optional flow settings overall water efficiency.

How to change your showerhead

If you have registered for a water efficient showerhead you will receive a letter in around four weeks explaining what to do.  Please follow the instructions on the letter (instructions also shown below).  What to do Make sure you read and understand the terms and conditions Simply remove your old showerhead, following the instructions below Fill out the survey and sign the statement on the back of the letter Take them to one of the selected Australia Post Offices listed on your letter.

Make sure shower taps are turned off. Using an adjustable spanner undo the showerhead arm from the wall turning anti-clockwise. (To avoid scratching or damage use a cloth or place tape in between spanner and showerhead).		Swap your old showerhead for a brand new one.  Ensure water is still turned off. Clean thread with a brush or steel wool. Apply 3-4 rotations of teflon tape (provided) tightly in a clockwise direction.		Install new efficient showerhead by turning it in a clockwise direction. Tighten firmly but do not over tighten. Do not use shower arm to tighten, (use spanner and cloth). Over tightening may crack tiles.

Terms and Conditions

This is a trial program. The Showerhead Exchange Program is only available to Customers in receipt of the letter. In rental situations, both the landlord and tenant must agree to the replacement of the existing showerhead with the water efficient showerhead under the Showerhead Exchange Program, in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (Vic). Yarra Valley Water is not responsible for the removal or installation of the showerhead or any damage caused as a result. Water efficient showerheads are not suitable for low pressure, gravity fed (in the roof) and some instantaneous or continuous supply hot water systems. There is a maximum of two showerheads per household. Only chrome models are available. Image of showerhead is for illustration purposes only. The  Recommended Retail Price for the showerheads on offer is over $30.00.  Yarra Valley Water takes no responsibility for plumbing issues relating to your property as a result of the program.

Recycling showerheads

To help ensure our sustainable future, your old showerhead will be recycled.  The recycled material will be used for the production of various end use products.


Things to consider if buying a water efficient showerhead

If you are planning to replace your showerhead here are a few points to consider:

• Multiple settings on a showerhead enable you to choose the style of shower that you prefer
• Ensure the product is good quality
• Look for a product that has a replacement warranty
• Ensure the showerhead is 3 star rated for maximum water savings.

Check out the star rating of the models you are interested in!  Visit www.waterrating.gov.au  

Benefits of water efficient fittings

• Reduced water and energy consumption
• Savings in water costs
• Savings in wastewater treatment costs
• Reducing wastewater to the sewerage system
• Less energy and chemical use at water treatment plants
• Reduced environmental effects due to lower demand for water, enabling more water to be allocated for environmental flows
• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions from reduced hot water use
• Protection of high quality water sources.

More information

  Selecting water efficient appliances

  More saving water advice from www.savewater.com.au