Be waterwise

There are many ways to be waterwise.

In the home

• Take shorter showers.
• Use the half flush button on your toilet instead of the full flush button.
• Don’t put rubbish or chemicals down the drain.
• Don’t turn the tap on too hard while washing your hands and turn off it properly.
• Use a broom instead of a hose to clean paths and driveways.

In the garden

• Water the garden early in the morning or in the evening because less water evaporates when it is cooler.
• Plant Australian plants that are native to your area and mulch your garden.
• Find alternatives to fertilisers and pesticides that may contain harmful chemicals.
• Wash the car on the lawn.