Metropolitan Water Plan. Dams, Recycling, Desalination and Water Efficiency
- Dams: getting the most out of dams and preparing for future droughts
- Recycling: providing 12% of our water needs by 2015
- Desalination: providing up to 15% of our water needs from 2009-2010
- Water efficiency: saving 24% of our water needs by 2015
Water Wise Rules now replace drought restrictions in Sydney, Illawarra and Blue Mountains
- All hoses must now have a trigger nozzle.
- To avoid the heat of the day, watering is allowed before 10am and after 4pm.
- No hosing of hard surfaces such as paths and driveways. Washing vehicles is allowed.
- Fire hoses may be used for fire fighting activities only.
Regional water
Conserving Water
- Water conservation and recycling
- Water 4 life plan - government, business, households and farms
- National water initiatives
- Water and energy efficiency calculator
