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Find out how you can become endorsed as a waterwise business to help contribute to a sustainable water future.

Waterwise garden centres and nurseries

This program is open to high-quality garden centres and nurseries in WA that aim to promote water-efficient products and practices in the community. The program supports behavioural changes in the community by positively influencing consumption trends towards more water-efficient garden designs, plant selection, mulches, irrigation considerations, soil-wetting agents and associated products.

To learn more about becoming a recognised waterwise garden centre or nursery, please download a copy of our criteria, including information on benefits and how to register.

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Waterwise garden designers

This program has been developed to recognise the potential for waterwise landscape design and garden planning to make substantial water savings to homeowners and the community. Training for this program is conducted by the Landscape Industry Association of WA and is suitable for garden designers and tradespeople who undertake garden design. The program encourages participants to make conscious decisions about water balance within a design, minimise overall water use and advise clients on best water practices.

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Waterwise garden irrigators

This program aims to optimise the water-use efficiency of domestic watering systems installed in WA. Participants of this program are qualified to install and maintain water-efficient watering systems to an industry standard.

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Waterwise irrigation design shops

This program is open to high-quality irrigation supply stores. It enables participants to provide expert advice on waterwise irrigation design to optimise water use efficiency of domestic watering systems installed in WA to an industry standard.

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Waterwise landscapers

This program is appropriate for landscapers who want to improve water-use efficiency in landscape design and installation in WA. The program sets minimum standards for plant selection, irrigation, bore use, soil and soil improvement, mulching, turf practices, water reuse, rainwater harvesting, and water-sensitive urban design.

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Waterwise plumbers

The plumbing industry is important in promoting water efficiency inside the home. This program is suitable for plumbers looking to increase their knowledge of the latest waterwise principles, practices and products to reduce water use by providing specialist waterwise advice and retro-fitting water-efficient products. 

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