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.
Links
- City West Water
- South East Water
- Yarra Valley Water
- Our Water Our Future for general advice, regulation and rebates
