NT Waterwise Central Australia
NT Waterwise Central Australia offers a range of programs that suport water efficiency in the southern region. Initiatives include the NT Waterwise Rebate Scheme; NT Waterwise Schools; waterwise gardening tips and a range of fact sheets.
To preserve our water supply we need to make changes to our lifestyle. Explore these web pages to find out ways that you and your household can become more Waterwise.
Two important resources on these pages are:
- the Alice Springs Water Effficiency Study, which identifies the most cost effective ways to save water and manage demand in Alice Springs.
- the Alice Springs Water Resource Strategy which provides planning for the best long term use of water resources, balancing social and environmental protection while allowing for economic growth.
Why save water?
Alice Springs residents are among the highest water users anywhere in Australia.
An average Alice Springs household uses 535,000 litres of water per year. That’s around 1,500 litres of water per household each day!
We live in a hot, arid climate and therefore we can expect to use more water than other regions in Australia. However, a lot of our water use is unnecessary and can be reduced.
Saving water can be easy.
How do I save money by saving water?
Installing and using water saving products reduces the amount of water used around the home. Cutting down on hot water heated by electric or gas systems also reduces the amount of energy required to supply this service. Using less water AND energy means less cost to you at bill time.
Did you know?
- An estimated 80% of Alice Springs gardens are over watered.
- A well managed lawn should only need watering once or twice per week in summer.
- Installing a new 4.5/3 L dual flush toilet could save you 35,000 litres of water a year - TOILET PRODUCT AND PLUMBING REBATES AVAILABLE.
- Fitting a 3-star water efficient showerhead will save around 60 litres on every 5 minute shower - SHOWERHEAD REBATE AVAILABLE.
- A 4-star washing machine can save 21 000 litres of water a year compared to older machines - WASHING MACHINE REBATE AVAILABLE.
- An average swimming pool can lose up to 60 000 litres of water a year through evaporation; a pool cover can reduce water lost by up to 90%. POOL COVER REBATE AVAILABLE.
