Saving Water
From water sensitive urban design to water-wise gardens, there are heaps of ways we can save water and ensure a sustainable water future.
Gardens
A water-wise plants database, lawn and gardening tips, case studies and useful gardening links:
Free water-efficient showerhead
Contact your local water retailer to receive a free showerhead:
Free water saving kit
- Apply online at the Target 155 website
More indoor and outdoor ideas
- Target 155 website for ideas and advice on saving water at home, both indoors and outdoors
- Great ideas to save water - Fact sheet (PDF 80kb) for gardening, driveways, windows, pools and alternative water supply
- Savewater.com.au for water saving products.
Greywater use
- Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) for greywater regulation information
- Alternative Technology Association for greywater collection and use
- Lanfax Laboratories for safe use of detergents.
Rebates
Water sensitive urban design
- Water Sensitive Urban Design website to find out how to integrate responsible water cycle management into urban planning and design.
Downloads
You will need Adobe Acrobat to access the above PDF documents. 
Links
- City West Water
- South East Water
- Yarra Valley Water
- Our Water Our Future for general advice, regulation and rebates