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04 Nov 2020 | Update

Perth a growing city with declining rainfall – adapting to the new normal

Meet our environmental scientist Vanessa Moscovis and learn how her team has been planning rainfall-resilient water sources to secure Perth’s future.

  • Climate change
  • Wastewater
Perth Western Autralia
29 Oct 2020 | Update

To teachers everywhere thank you for inspiring our future water champions

2020 has been an exceptionally challenging year. Yet, teachers everywhere made sure education continued, whatever way they could. It’s time to recognise and show appreciation to our dedicated educators who make a difference every day.

  • Education
  • Waterwise
Waterwise schools program image
19 Oct 2020 | Update

Every drop of wastewater recycled at Margaret River facility

Margaret River Wastewater Treatment Plant services the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River. Recent upgrades have doubled the plant’s capacity to 3 million litres of wastewater per day to accommodate for rising population.

  • South West
  • Climate change
  • Wastewater
Margaret River, WA wastewater recycling plant
19 Oct 2020 | Update

Denmark is drying out – How this town is tackling climate change

Denmark is a town that has experienced climate change first hand. In response, the local community has saved 32 million litres of water during 2020.

  • Great Southern
  • Climate change
  • Environment
Denmark beaches
16 Oct 2020 | Event

No taps. One bucket. Are you up for the Water Night challenge?

This National Water Week we’re taking part in Water Night to improve our water mindfulness. Here’s how to get involved.

  • Waterwise
1 bucket challange
11 Sep 2020 | Update

Spring into waterwise action

Now is a great time to get outside and establish a waterwise garden or verge before the hot summer months hit.

  • Waterwise
  • Watermark
  • Community
Girl planting a waterwise plant
11 Sep 2020 | Update

Take control of your controller

As the seasons change, so do the water needs of your garden and lawn. Find out how to adjust your watering and stay waterwise.

  • Irrigation
  • Waterwise
  • Watermark
A couple checking their irrigation controller
11 Sep 2020 | Update

Father and twin sons make light work of Denmark pipeline

Local WA businesses are proving to be invaluable in our 43-kilometre water pipeline project for Denmark. Meet the father and his twin sons who are contributing to the delivery of this major project which will provide Denmark with a secure water supply.

  • Denmark
  • Projects
  • Community
Image of LG Cravens and Sons
31 Aug 2020 | Update

Saving water is all in a day’s work for our waterwise platinum winners

Ocean Keys Shopping Centre and Perth Zoo have both been awarded 2020 Platinum Waterwise Business of the Year. Both businesses have shown an outstanding commitment to improving their water efficiency.

  • Waterwise
  • Community
  • Climate change
  • Waterwise businesses
Perth Zoo Mainlake Enclosure area
11 Aug 2020 | Update

Don't let a leak cost you bucket loads

Ignoring a trickling toilet for the rest of the year could end up wasting you 9,000 litres of water. Find out how you can check for leaks.

  • Leaks
  • Waterwise
  • Watermark
Fixing a tap