WaterWise

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Overview

Conserving water is vital for the sustainability of Western Downs Regional Council water supplies.

Find out about how to adhere to current water restrictions, applying for a rebate for dual flush toilet or water efficient shower rose, and applying for an exemption from water restrictions.

Saving Water

Australians are among the world’s highest domestic consumers of water even though we live on one of the driest continents on earth. Without changing our lifestyle we can reduce water use by 20%, conserve a resource essential to all life and save money, energy and the environment. 

How can you reduce the amount of water you consume, and save money?

Saving Water Inside 

WaterWise in the Kitchen 

WaterWise in the Bathroom

WaterWise in the Laundry

More WaterWise Tips

Saving Water Outside 

Waterwise Plant Selector 

The Queenland Government’s Waterwise Plant Selector is an online database of over 4,000 native and non-native plants suited to Queensland’s climate zones. It provides a comprehensive reference tool for finding water efficient plants which will grow in their region. Search for plants by postcode, or choose from one of seven (7) climate zones. Searches can be refined by choosing various plant attributes such as water needs, plant type, flower colour and more.  

Water Efficiency Outdoors 

 

Non-Residential Water Usage 

Water Conservation Management Plan (WCMP) 

Western Downs Regional Council is committed to water conservation, and as such is asking all non-residential water users to conserve their water usage to help sustain supplies. 

It is requested that all businesses and community organisations (CO’s) improve water efficiency and conserve water consumption without jeopardising economic production and employment. 

If available, please make use of alternative water sources and recycle water if viable. 

To assist businesses and CO’s with monitoring water usage patterns, identifying possible water savings and implementing water saving actions Council has developed a Water Conservation Plan. 

A Water Conservation Plan is designed to ensure Non-Residential Users are already following industry best practice in water efficiency or alternatively demonstrate how the business is planning on becoming more water efficient. 

Under Council’s Drought Management Plan, particular users are required to submit a Water Conservation Plan to continue using town water supplies during times of restrictions. 

Through the use of the Water Conservation Management Plan, Council and your business can help reduce the demand placed on water supplies and encourage water efficient best practises for your business; therefore offering a fiscal benefit to your business. Thank you for taking the time to complete your plan. 

Once completed, please send to Council via: 

Email to info@wdrc.qld.gov.au; or 

Mail to: 

Western Downs Regional Council 
PO Box 551 
Dalby Q 4405 

 Water Conservation Management Plan(PDF, 849KB)  

If you require any assistance in completing this plan, please contact Council on 1300 COUNCIL (1300 268 624).