Water Wise

Living Here

All residents are encouraged to be mindful of their consumption and play their part in being a water wise community. By working together and being conscious of our usage, we can ensure we have a sustainable water supply for our community now and into the future.

Water saving initiatives

Measure your water consumption via water meter/advanced water meter
Use grey water on gardens and lawns
Add water timers to outdoor taps
Full load when washing
Water saving showerheads
Education program/s for young people/in schools
Stop-start showers
Signage in public areas reminding tourists of water restrictions
Hand watering lawns instead of using sprinklers
Catch water leaking out of tap/collect water from shower
Investigate using hand sanitizer in public toilets
Use the half flush function on toilets
Half of the park toilets switched over to ½ flush functionality only

Water wise tips

Only turn the dishwasher on when you have a full load
Only use the washing machine when you have a full load
Install water saving taps or flow restrictors
Check for leaking taps - leaking taps can waste up to 200 litres of water a day
Install a water saving shower head in bathrooms
Use a shower timer to minimise water usage
Collect water when showering and reuse greywater in the garden
Check for leaking toilets - on average a leaky toilet can waste 308 litres per week.