Waterwise

Australia is currently experiencing a long, difficult drought, placing pressure on one of the country's most precious resources - water.
In Tasmania's country areas, water is at critically low levels and using water wisely is essential.  While urban Hobart is blessed with good supplies, it's still vital that we save water whenever possible!

This summer, homes and businesses across southern Tasmania are invited to become Waterwise!

Here are some compelling reasons to become waterwise!

1. For our children's sake

Water supply will be one of the most critical issues our children will inevitably face in their adult lives. We owe it to them to embrace water conservation and learn ways to save water in the home and garden.

While schools are increasingly focussing on the importance of  water, let’s make the messages come to life at home.

To see some great links to help educate our kids, click here.

2. For our Fire-fighers

During fire fighting efforts in 2006, water consumption in greater Hobart was the highest it’s ever been! This meant additional water had to be sourced to ensure firefighters and people protecting their own homes had enough water to fight the fires.

One of the biggest risks during a fire is water pressure. Heavy water use in gardens on hot days means there’s less pressure in the system where it’s needed to save lives and buildings. In Hobart, water pipelines criss-cross the urban area, and water can be sourced from different parts of the city. So you don’t have to be near a fire to make a difference to the system.

Please use water wisely throughout spring and summer so our firefighters are armed at all times with their biggest fire fighting weapon – water!

To learn more about the Tasmanian Fire Service, click here.

3. For our environment 

By using less water, we can take pressure off our drinking water catchments by only taking what we need. Currently, homes and businesses across southern Tasmania on the reticulated water system use more than 35,000 million litres of water each year. That’s enough water to fill approximately 17,500 Olympic-sized swimming pools.

It is estimated that half of all household water is used in the garden. How much can we save using wise gardening practices? Every litre of water saved means there’s less pressure on our natural catchments, wherever we live.

Read on to learn more about how to be waterwise in the home, in the garden and in the workplace.

For more information, contact Hobart Water on 6233 6533 or email us at waterwise@hobartwater.com.au.

 

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