Water will flow more freely in Logan City from December 1 with the removal of tough drought-induced water restrictions.
The changes announced today will mean some households will be allowed to use up to 80 litres more water a day per person.
Since April 11, Logan City, and seven neighbouring councils, have been operating under medium level restrictions. The restrictions were enforced in an effort to limit water consumption to 200 litres per person per day.
Logan Mayor, Councillor Pam Parker, said the while the news was positive, she urged all residents to remain mindful of the importance of water conservation.
''I would like to thank all residents and businesses for their commitment to comply with the existing restrictions - their efforts have been rewarded with this easing of restrictions,'' she said.
''It is great to see these restrictions lifted - it will mean a return of some of the simple things we took for granted like watering our gardens and washing our cars.
''However, I remind all residents that the lifting of the medium restrictions does not mean people do not need to stop and think before they water.
''While hoses, buckets and high pressure water cleaners can be used for general cleaning, the washing of paths, driveways and paved surfaces is still not permitted unless they are a health and safety hazard.''
All hoses must be fitted with a twist or trigger nozzle to comply with the new restrictions.
New pool owners will be permitted to fill up their pool with town water while existing pool owners will only be able to do so if a rainwater tank or downpipe has been used.
Under the existing water restrictions, residents can only use hoses on their gardens between 4-4.30pm on Saturday and Tuesday if they have odd-numbered addresses and on Wednesday and Sunday if they have even-numbered addresses.
These restrictions will remain in place until midnight Monday 30 November.
''The dam levels are now at a level where we will soon be able to enjoy the luxury of lifting the water restrictions and that is certainly a good sign,'' Cr Parker said.
''But I remind all residents that wastefulness and a lack of rain could see us quickly return to water restrictions so I encourage them all to use water wisely - it is our most precious resource.''