In the bathroom
With around 40 per cent of household water going to our bathrooms, its important to be mindful of your water usage in this area of your home. See our water efficiency tips for showers, toilets and sinks and save on water consumption.
Ways to save water in the home
There are many simple ways we can all help to save bucket loads of water. From taking shorter showers to collecting water in your sink for your plants, find a great range of water-saving tips for your home below.
In the kitchen
There are some easy ways you can save water in your kitchen without sacrificing on preparing and cleaning up after a quality meal. Read our handy tips for conserving water and learn some interesting water use facts in the process.
In the laundry
Our laundries require a large amount of water to function. Here, you can find out some inexpensive ways to reduce the volume you use when operating your washing machine or taps.
Resources
Useful links to help you stay water savvy
Smart Water Choices
Find out your responsibilities
Current water storage levels
Learn about our current dam levels
Water usage calculator
Calculate your households water usage
4 minute shower songs playlist
Fine tune your tunes in the shower
Indoor plants
The best water savvy greenery
The Stream
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Additional information
Finding and fixing leaks
Did you know that leaking taps and running toilets contribute to over 2 million litres of water being lost each year? You can do your part by checking your taps and toilets for leaks.
Understanding greywater
Did you know that you can use the greywater from your washing machine to water your lawn? Find out more about greywater and how you can make the most of it here.
Water usage calculator
Our water usage calculator estimates your annual water consumption based on your answers to questions regarding water use in and around the home.
Little habits make big changes
If you're thoughtful you can really make things go a long way, especially water.