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01 Sep 2022 | Update

Giving back to Perth's groundwater supply

We were the first utility in the country, and among the first in the world, to use groundwater replenishment. Stage 2 is now complete allowing us to recharge Perth's aquifers with up to 28 billion litres of purified recycled water each year.

  • Climate change
  • Wastewater
  • Environment
Testing treated wastewater
18 Aug 2022 | Update

There's no such thing as wastewater

Water Corporation joins forces with Hazer Group to recycle excess biogas. The biogas is turned into low emission hydrogen to replace fossil fuels.

  • Environment
  • Wastewater
  • Climate change
Hazer Group Plant
04 Aug 2022 | Update

Cyclone-proof water for Karratha

Karratha’s water supply is secure for decades to come with a new more cyclone-proof water tank. 2020’s Tropical Cyclone Damien damaged the previous tank supplying most of Karratha’s water.

  • North West
  • Water sources
  • Climate change
Member for Pilbara Kevin Michel MLA, Minister for Water Dave Kelly MLA & Ryan Lind, Water Corporation Service Delivery Manager, North West Region
03 Aug 2022 | Update

Helping the homeless one load at a time

There are many ways to lend a hand. One of our Water Corporation employees volunteers her time every fortnight to help the homeless with Orange Sky.

  • Community
Gemma outside Orange Sky van with other volunteers
28 Jun 2022 | Update

One giant leap for spongekind

A new species of freshwater sponge has been discovered in Wyndham. This is the first time the genus has been reported in Australia.

  • Environment
  • North West
  • Dams
Image of a new species of freshwater sponge, Corvospongilla moochalabrensis, which has been discovered in Moochalabra Dam in Wyndham.
08 Jun 2022 | Update

Fighting fire in the Great Southern

An immense amount of work goes on behind the scenes to maintain a secure water supply during a bushfire.

  • Great Southern
  • Community
Water Corporation crews fixing damaged water pipe
02 Jun 2022 | Update

Fighting climate change with big data

Water Corporation presented the power of data at the City of Canning's Changing Your World conference.

  • Climate change
  • Environment
City of Canning conference Water Corporation attendees
16 May 2022 | Update

A fruitful outcome for Yakanarra

Thanks to a new citrus garden planted using a grant from Water Corporation and Lions Club of Broome, there will be healthy snack options for a remote Kimberley community.

  • Community
  • Grants
  • Plants
Johnny Darryl and Jermaine planting a citrus tree in Yakanarra
04 May 2022 | Update

Waterwise champions making it their business to save water

Using water sustainably is good for business. Just ask this year's waterwise award recipients.

  • Business
  • Waterwise businesses
  • Waterwise councils
  • Waterwise developments
Sitting area at OneFiveOne Hamilton Hill
04 Apr 2022 | Update

2022 Community Choice Awards

The Community Choice Awards recognises leading Waterwise Councils, as voted by you. The shortlisted projects are all innovative and create benefits for the community

  • Community
  • Waterwise
  • Waterwise councils

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