Waterwise home Guide

From the source to your tap, being waterwise starts with you!

Water typically is collected from a natural water source and then goes through pumps, treatment and pipes before it is delivered to your home. Find out more about water’s journey (PDF, 1.0MB). Looking after the water source is important, and so is using water wisely. Ensuring you are waterwise in your home (PDF, 185KB), as well as in the garden (PDF, 564KB) and in the workplace, can help safeguard our precious water supplies for the future.

One of the top ways to be waterwise is by having water efficient fittings and appliances (i.e. with a Water Efficiency and Labelling Standards (WELS) Scheme star rating of 3 stars and higher). A 4 star WELS rating washing machine will save more than 3 buckets of water per load compared to a 3 star washing machine. Another top tip on being waterwise is to do a water audit to identify any leaks in your home.

By using water wisely you will save:

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Use water wisely and help your community grow

How much water do you use?

Knowing how much water you use, and understanding the ways you use water can help you find ways to become more waterwise. Check out our water savings tips for your home (PDF, 519KB) or do a simple waterwise quiz (PDF, 174KB) to help find ways to become more waterwise.

There are a few simple ways to find out how much water your household uses:

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Once you know how much water you use, contact your local council to find out whether there is a voluntary water target in your local area. If one doesn’t exist, set your own! Your aim is to use less water, so make sure you set an achievable target.

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