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The 16th
-22nd of October is National Water Week! Find out more on their
website here.
Stage 2
Water Restrictions - Lawns are not
permitted to be watered.
- Gardens may be
watered using a hand-held hose with a trigger nozzle, a watering can or a
bucket as needed.
- A manual watering system can be used to water gardens between 6am and
8am, and 8pm and 10pm, every second day.
- Automatic watering
systems may be used between midnight and 4am every second day.
Click here
for a full list of restrictions under Stage 2.
Rebates
- Rebates are
available for rainwater tanks
and connections, grey water systems, dual-flush toilets, water-efficient
showerheads and a host of other water-saving products.
- Replace an electric
water heater with a solar hot water
system here.
- Replace your old single
flush or inefficient dual flush toilet for a brand new Caroma four-star
model. The $100 rebate is for a limited time only so to upgrade your loo, call
Schultz Plumbing on 1300 2 FLUSH (1300 2 35874) or sign up online in three easy
steps here, via City West
Water.
Aim for the stars
When buying new
appliances, the Water Efficient Labelling and Standards (WELS) Scheme helps
consumers to choose the most water efficient products. So the more stars, the
better for you and the environment!
Bunnings Caroline Springs
Speak to staff in store
or check out their website for a range of links and handy hints to help you save
water and money in the garden. See their top
5 ways to save water in your garden.
D.I.Y. Videos
How
to Install a water tank
How
to Change a tap washer
How
to Change a toilet float
D.I.Y. Brochures
How to Save water in the garden
How to Save water around the house
More Information
City West Water has a neat guide to how much you can save
through certain water saving activates here,
they also have four easy steps to enjoy your water-wise garden here.
Washwise
is another great website that gives you some ideas on how to be eco-friendly in
your laundry.
Smart Garden Watering is an amazing
resource with heaps of information on keeping a water-wise garden.
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