Water use
Living sustainably starts at home
Water shortages and the longer-term security of water supply are serious concerns for Australia. Find out what you can do to save water in the home.
National Rainwater and Greywater Initiative
The National Rainwater and Greywater Initiative will help households and surf lifesaving clubs save precious drinking water by installing rainwater tanks and greywater systems.
The Australian Government is providing rebates of up to $500 for households
to install rainwater tanks or greywater
systems, and grants to surf lifesaving clubs of up to
$10,000 to install a rainwater tank or
undertake a larger water saving project.
More about the National Rainwater and Greywater Initiative
Your Home - information for builders and renovators
- Rainwater - health and safety, system maintenance
- Reducing water demand - water saving ideas
- Wastewater re-use - re-using greywater
Choosing rainwater and wastewater products
The Your Home Renovator's Guide provides helpful advice on creating a renovation that meets all your needs and provides the best value for money, now and for a long time to come.
Find out about products for collecting and using rainwater, and recycling wastewater.
www.yourhome.gov.au/renovatorsguide
Water Rating Label
Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) Scheme
The Australian Government, in collaboration with state and territory governments, has introduced a Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) Scheme.
The WELS scheme requires certain types of household water-using products to carry rating labels to reflect their relative water-use efficiency.
www.waterrating.gov.au
Fact sheets
What can you do?
WATER SAVING TIPS
CONSUMERS
CALCULATORS
RESOURCES