Waterwise Water Auditor Program

Simply provide us with the following to apply for waterwise endorsement:

1. 2 water audit reports completed within the last 12 months *Your clients must consent to you sharing the audit reports with us and the reports need to address specific criteria.

2. A copy of your resume, showing experience and current employment in the industry as a Water Auditor. If you are a specialised auditor, please include recognition of prior learning and experience in your field.

3. Comply with re-endorsement on an annual basis by submitting 2 water audit reports meeting client consent and report criteria.

Submit your application by email and we'll take care of the rest!

Essential criteria

The following criteria are considered essential to a water efficiency audit report:

1. Historical water use for the site has been examined  

2. Address of the property is stated

3. Commentary on the current water use and water using hardware at the site

4. Evidence of an adequate investigation into potential leaks at the site

5. Current water use is modelled

6. Water use model accounts for historical water use to +/-10%

7. Potential water saving measures are itemised and discussed

8. A cost benefit analysis has been carried out on these recommendations

9. Payback periods are presented for the cost benefit analysis elements

10. Contact details provided for the waterwise auditor that completed the audit

Desired criteria

The following are considered valuable additions to a water efficiency audit report although not mandatory:

1. Rates of return on investment are presented for the cost benefit analysis elements

2. Other financial savings are considered e.g. meter size, discharge factors, major fixtures 

3. Consideration of water management techniques such as sub-metering

4. Inclusion of staff involvement and self-management techniques

5. Consideration of potential company policies e.g. WELS related specifications for plumbing contractors

6. Good use of tables and figures 

7. Use of an appendix for essential information to keep the report clear and concise

8. A clear and concise Executive Summary

For more information please refer to the complete Guidelines and Criteria for Water Audit Analysis and Reporting document.

Paul Richards - KASA Consulting

To continue as a Waterwise Water Auditor, please provide copies of 2 water audit reports (meeting the required criteria) completed within the last 12 months. These reports will demonstrate your ongoing professional development and compliance with standards of the Waterwise Water Auditor Program.

Apply for re-endorsement