At home
Everyone needs water for drinking, washing, cooking, cleaning, making things, keeping cool, watering gardens and recreational activities. Find a range of water savings tips to help you in and around your home.
This is where the most water is used in the home. Discover ways to keep clean while saving water.
Whether you're cooking, cleaning, washing or drinking, find out how a busy kitchen is an easy place to save water every day.
In a busy household washing laundry can use a lot of water. Find out some simple ways to use less.
We love our gardens. Discover plenty of ways to keep your garden thriving and use water wisely.
Looking after your vehicles doesn’t have to use a lot of water. Find out some easy water savings tips that are good for the environment too.
10 mindful habits to help you be more water efficient
How to check your home for water leaks
For business
Find tips and useful information for saving water in your specific industry. Read about some of the creative ways businesses are saving water and money in the case studies.
The construction and development industry is in a unique position to influence future water use in Australia.
Laundries use large volumes of water with potential for significant water efficiency and cost savings.
The food processing industry uses 28% of the total water used in the Australian manufacturing sector.
Horticulture is extremely important to Australia’s prosperity, both in a rural and urban context.
Conserving water saves money as well as providing an important marketing edge in a very competitive industry.
The heavy manufacturing industry is a significant user of water in Australia.
With large amounts of water use for growing plants, there’s plenty of ways to conserve water and still have a thriving business.
The Australian textile, clothing, footwear and leather industry uses about 7% of the total water used in the manufacturing sector.
Wine production is an important Australian industry.
For schools
We have a range of resources designed to encourage students to investigate what makes water such a precious resource and find ways to save water.
For local water utilities
Our best-practice guide provides a framework for local water utilities to deliver water efficiency to their communities.