GLOSSARY
Above ground drip system
A watering system located above the ground, where the water drips or trickles slowly from outlets in a pipe or hose located above ground.
Any Responsible Adult (ARA)
Any adult member of a household who provides survey information on behalf of the randomly selected person within the household.
Bathtub
Includes shower/bathtub combinations and indoor spas/hot tubs.
Bore/well
Ground-water that is under sufficient pressure to rise above the level at which it encounters a well, but which does not necessarily rise to or above the surface of the ground. May discharge to the surface (artesian bore) or need to be pumped to the surface (subartesian bore).
Bottled water
Water purchased as drinking water for consumption within the household.
Couple
Two people in a registered or de facto marriage, who usually live in the same household.
Cost of water
Includes water authority consumption costs, excess water consumption costs, water taxes, cost of water licence, cost of electricity to pump water to dwelling, and the delivery cost of water.
Dual flush toilet
A toilet that enables the user to control the amount of water used to flush. It has two settings: full flush and half-flush.
Dwelling
A suite of rooms contained within a building which are self-contained and intended for long-term residential use. To be self-contained, the suite of rooms must possess cooking and bathing facilities as building fixtures.
Family
Two or more persons, one of whom is at least 15 years of age, who are related by blood, marriage (registered or de facto), adoption, step or fostering, and who are usually resident in the same household. The basis of a family is formed by identifying the presence of a couple relationship, lone parent-child relationship or other blood relationship. Some households will therefore, contain more than one family.
Fixed sprinkler system
A grid or series of sprinklers installed in a lawn or garden to provide coverage of an area without any need to move the sprinklers.
Flat, unit or apartment
All dwellings in blocks of flats, units or apartments. These dwellings usually share a common entrance foyer or stairwell. This category also includes flats attached to houses such as granny flats and houses converted into two or more flats.
Fluctuating pressure
Where water pressure changes throughout the day (e.g. strong water pressure at certain times but weak water pressure at other times).
Garden
A planned space, usually outdoors, set aside for the display, cultivation, and enjoyment of plants and other forms of nature. Excluded from this are balcony gardens, pot plants, any indoor plants and gardens/lawns on council verge areas.
Government rebate/incentive
State, Territory or Federal Government incentives in the form of a monetary refund or free give away to encourage the purchase/use of a water saving product or appliance. A government rebate requires completion of an application form for receipt of a rebate.
Group household
A household consisting of two or more unrelated people where all people are aged 15 years and over. There are no reported couple relationships, parent-child relationships or other blood relationships in these households.
Household
A person living alone or a group of related or unrelated people who share common facilities and meals or who consider themselves to be a household. It is possible for a dwelling to contain more than one household, for example, where regular provision is made for groups to take meals separately and where persons consider their households to be separate.
Household type
Classifies households into three broad groupings based on the number of families present (one family, multiple family and non-family). One family households are further disaggregated according to the type of family (such as couple family or one parent family) and according to whether or not dependent children are present. Non-family households are disaggregated into lone person households and group households.
Inadequate or low pressure
Where the flow of water from the taps is weaker or slower than what would normally be expected.
Installed water saving modification
The installation of a flow restrictor or water efficient tap to reduce the flow rate of water from that tap.
Lone person household
A household consisting of a person living alone.
Low flow shower head
Also referred to as a 'water-efficient shower head'.
Mains/town water
Water that is supplied to the dwelling through underground pipes.
Micro spray/mini sprinkler
A sprinkler or spray system permanently installed in the garden. They have small sprinkler heads or sprays with a narrow range.
Moveable sprinkler
Usually attached to the end of a hose and can be easily moved around. Also known as hose-end sprinklers.
Multiple family household
A household containing two or more families. Unrelated individuals may also be present.
Non-family household
Consists of unrelated people only. A non-family household can be either a person living alone or a group household.
One family household
A household containing only one family. Unrelated individuals may also be present.
One parent, one family household
A one family household comprising a lone parent with at least one dependent or non-dependent child. The household may also include other relatives and unrelated individuals.
Other dwelling
This includes caravans, cabins, households, sheds, tents, humpies and other improvised homes, or flats attached to a shop, office, etc.
Other tenure type
A person who is not an owner (with or without a mortgage), or a renter. Includes rent free.
Owner (of dwelling)
A person who owns the dwelling in which the household members usually reside. Owners are divided into two categories - owner without a mortgage and owner with a mortgage. If there is any outstanding mortgage or loan secured against the dwelling, the tenure type is an owner with a mortgage. If there is no mortgage or loan secured against the dwelling, the tenure type is an owner without a mortgage.
Plumbed into dwelling
A rainwater tank that is connected to an internal tap, washing machine or toilet via piping.
Private dwelling
A dwelling used as a private place of residence (e.g. house, flat, unit, caravan, houseboat, tent, etc.). These are distinct from special dwellings which include hotels, boarding houses and institutions.
Rainwater collected in other container
The use of bins, wine barrels, buckets etc. to collect rainwater, by either leaving the container out in the rain, or by placing container under the down pipes of the house.
Rainwater tank
A closed container made of corrugated or galvanised iron, plastic, or concrete, for storing rainwater.
Rainwater tank systems
Includes the rainwater catchment areas through to the point at which the rainwater leaves the system.
Recycled or grey water
Water that is collected or saved after being used in the household, so that it can be reused in another way.
Reduced flush volume with water displacement device/adjustment float
Any action taken by the respondent to reduce the amount of water in the cistern available for flushing.
Renter
A household which pays rent to reside in the dwelling.
Semi-detached, row or terrace house, townhouse, etc.
A dwelling that is either attached in some structural way to one or more dwellings or is separated from neighbouring dwellings by less than half a metre. It has its own private grounds and no other dwelling above or below it.
Separate house
A house that stands alone in its own grounds separated from other dwellings by at least half a metre. It may have a flat attached to it, such as a granny flat or converted garage (the flat is categorised under 'Flat, unit or apartment').
Single flush toilet
A toilet that is not equipped with a dual-flush mechanism.
Sufficient supply
Enough water in the rainwater tank to meet the specific needs of the household. For example, if the rainwater tank is installed to supply all the household's water requirements and there is enough water to meets the needs of the household.
Tenure type
The nature of a household's legal right to occupy the dwelling in which the household members usually reside. Tenure is determined according to whether the household owns the dwelling outright, owns the dwelling but has a mortgage or loan secured against it, is paying rent to live in the dwelling or has some other arrangement to occupy the dwelling.
Usual residents
Persons who usually live in a particular private dwelling and regard it as their own or main home. Excludes usual residents who were away from the dwelling for more than six weeks altogether and visitors to the dwelling who do not usually live there, do not regard it as their own or main home, but are temporarily staying there.
Underground drip irrigation
A watering system where the water drips or trickles slowly from outlets in underground pipes.
Water efficient or low flow shower head
A shower head designed to deliver less water but with pressure comparable to a normal shower head.
Water filter
Any sort of device used to 'purify' or remove certain chemicals or minerals from drinking water, or to improve its appearance and taste.
Water restrictions
Restrictions on either the type of use (e.g. using the hose), purpose of use (e.g. watering the garden), or the days and times on which water can be used. Restrictions can be imposed by water suppliers or water authorities.
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