- Waterwise offers available Statewide to help reduce household water use
- An estimated 227 million litres of drinking water was saved by regional scheme last year
- Switching off sprinklers in September can save equivalent of three Optus Stadiums of water
Households across Western Australia can take advantage of a range of waterwise offers this spring, as part of a Cook Government program helping to conserve drinking water and reduce bills ahead of summer.
Available to Water Corporation, Busselton Water and Aqwest customers, the offers support efficient water use inside and outside the home and help address varying supply challenges across different regions.
In Perth and Peel, Water Corporation scheme water customers can claim up to $200 for engaging a waterwise irrigation specialist to repair pipe leaks and replace or repair faulty solenoid valves.
All Water Corporation scheme water customers statewide can also access a $400 rebate to replace an inefficient single-flush toilet with a modern dual flush system, which uses up to 75 per cent less water.
Residents in Perth, Peel, the South West and parts of the Great Southern are also being urged to keep sprinklers switched off this month following recent heavy rainfall which will help gardens thrive into spring without additional watering.
For regional Water Corporation scheme water customers, the Waterwise Towns Program returns for a 13th year, after saving some 227 million litres of drinking water last year, the equivalent of 190 Olympic swimming pools.
This year, residents in 65 eligible towns can - depending on location - access free water-efficient showerheads, rebates on rainwater tanks or rebates for sprinkler services by an approved irrigation contractor.
From 1 October, similar offers will be available to Busselton and Bunbury residents through Busselton Water and Aqwest.
For full details on available offers and tips on saving water at home, visit the websites of Water Corporation, Busselton Water, or Aqwest.
As stated by Water Minister Don Punch:
"These offers are a practical way to help households save water and lower bills, while reinforcing the importance of waterwise habits.
"While it was a wet winter, this rainfall hasn't translated to streamflow to our dams and long-term rainfall trends show a continuing decline.
"This means it is more important than ever to use every drop of water wisely.
"It's also a timely reminder to keep sprinklers off until the weather warms up.
"If everyone in Perth switches their sprinklers off in September, we can collectively save three billion litres of drinking water. That's equivalent to three Optus Stadiums full of water - water that is available to help meet peak demand during summer."
