Save Water

Top tips to help you be Water Wise in and around your home.

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Permanent Water Saving Rules

Permanent Water Saving Rules are a set of compulsory rules that apply every day of the year to ensure we use water wisely.

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Where your water
comes from

In dry conditions, it's important to know where your water is sourced, how much allocation is available and how much is in storage.

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Tips to save drips.

Stick to 4 minute showers, and save precious water and energy

Always run full loads in the washing machine and dishwasher, and on eco mode

Water gardens early (5am to 10am) to beat evaporation

Add mulch to your garden beds to lock in moisture and keep roots cool on hot days

Stick to 4 minute showers, and save precious water and energy

Always run full loads in the washing machine and dishwasher, and on eco mode

Water gardens early (5am to 10am) to beat evaporation

Add mulch to your garden beds to lock in moisture and keep roots cool on hot days

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Water Availability

Regional water availability for our customers is 18%.

^This is a broad indicator showing the percentage of source water available across our region. It includes the volume of water in storages as well as the volume we are allowed to extract from rivers during the year.

For more info on our calculations click below.

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18%

Home water use calculator

This calculator from Smart Water Mark estimates residential water use based on your water consumption in and around the home.

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How to videos

Watch these 'how to' videos to guide you through simple, quick fixes to ensure your taps, toilets, and showers are water-efficient and leak-free.

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Water outlooks

Our Water Outlooks show detailed information about each town's water supply and outline the contingency plans during a drought.  

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Plant Finder

Use the Plant Finder from Smart WaterMark to find the perfect water wise plant for your garden.

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