Water Conversation in Australia

A few facts

- Australia is the driest inhabited continent.

- Australia use more than 23 buckets of water around their homes every day.

- Mulching around plants helps prevent water loss through evaporation.

- Downpipe diverters take water from your house roof for use in gardens.

- Pool covers can reduce water loss saving on the need to top up water levels.

There are in excess of 160 water-saving products and services that carry the Smart WaterMark label.

Look for the Smart Approved WaterMark – it is Australia’s labeling program from products and services that help reduce outdoor water use. Products carrying the logo – from rainwater harvesting, irrigation and greywater systems to garden items, pool covers and waterless car washes, are independently proven to save water, helping you make an informed choice when purchasing products and services.

Who Cares About Our Water?

Findings from the third annual NewsPoll survey, commissioned by the Smart Approved WaterMark found:

1.              the number of capital city residents who believe the water situation is extremely serious has dropped by 17 percentage points – from 44% to 27% in the past two years.

2.              Participants that consider the water situation to be either very or extremely serious also declined from 84% to 69%.

3.              The overall trend highlights the need to remind people that just because it rains people should not stop thinking about saving water.

4.              73% of people in 2008 thought water restrictions are about right, compared with 54% in 2006.

5.              The survey showed that people still consider technology to be the most effective mechanism to reduce water use followed by rebates, education, restrictions and finally, pricing.

6.              All cities have seen an increase in people buying products with associated water rebates.