Water Conservation

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Why save water?

Although Melburnians are now more 'water wise' than in the past, our overall consumption is still increasing due to the increasing population. Our current supply system will not be able to keep up with this - the average demand per person still needs to be reduced.

The State Government has set a target of a 15% reduction per capita in average drinking water use by 2010, and has introduced policies and programs to assist in achieving this. Details can be found on the Department of Sustainability's website www.dse.vic.gov.au/dse, under 'Land and Water Management' or by phoning DSE on 136186.

Rebates are available from the State Government for household water saving products.
Contact your local water authority for details (Yarra Valley Water 131 721 or South East Water 131 867).

Reducing the amount of hot water used can also reduce energy use and thereby reduce greenhouse gas emissions that promote climate change. Saving water can also save money.

How much water does the City of Monash use?

Approximately 230 ML of water was used by Council between July 2006 and June 2007. Council's efforts to reduce water use in 06/07 have resulted in a decrease of over 34% or 120 ML when compared to the 05/06 total. The Council uses the water in the performance of a large array of activities.

These included the watering of Public Open Spaces (e.g. sporting grounds and gardens); mains supply to buildings and facilities (e.g. Monash Aquatic & Recreation Centre, toilets, basins, amenity blocks, community centres, offices, showers in pavilions etc) and a variety of cleansing activities.

For more information on how Council is fighting the current water shortages please visit the What is the City of Monash doing to conserve water?

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Updated: 28 March 2008

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