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Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) scheme:
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Smart Approved Water Mark scheme:
The Smart Approved Water Mark is Australia's water saving labelling program for products and services that help to reduce water use outside the house.
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Water conservation plans for local governments:
Metropolitan and some country councils have been required to develop a water conservation plan. The planning process requires councils to measure current groundwater use, review their irrigated park areas, audit their irrigation systems, consider hydro-zoning and eco-zoning and explore alternative sources, such as water recycling. For more information on water conservation plans or for a template contact the Department of Water by emailing: efficiency@water.wa.gov.au
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Waterwise Council program :
The Waterwise Council program is a joint initiative of the Department of Water and Water Corporation. It aims to build a cooperative working relationship with local governments to improve water-use efficiency within councils and their communities. For more information on the Waterwise Council program visit the Department of Water website or the Water Corporation website.
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ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability Water Campaign™
ICLEI's Water Campaign™ is a framework of milestones that aim to improve local government water-use management, water-use efficiency and local water quality. For more information or to become an ICLEI member council contact ICLEI at 9364 0635 or email Elisabeth.sturrock@iclei.org or visit their website.
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Water consumption in aquatic centres:
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Irrigation efficiency:
Irrigation Australia Ltd provides expert advice on irrigation efficiency and uniformity and certification courses for irrigation practitioners. The WA branch has also developed a waterwise garden irrigator program to optimise water-use efficiency of domestic watering systems installed in Western Australia. For activities in Western Australia contact Irrigation Australia on 9474 9089 or visit the website.
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New WAter Ways:
New WAter ways is a partnership between the Department of Water, the Department of Planning, the Water Corporation, the WA Local Government Association, the Urban Development Institute of Australia and Perth Region NRM. The New WAter ways website provides information on water sensitive urban design and development for industry practitioners and local government. It provides training, educational site visits of demonstration projects, networking events and hosts international and national experts in the range of water sensitive urban design functions.
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Waterwise Land Development Program
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Sustainable urban development
The certified EnviroDevelopment program recognises environmentally sustainable development in urban areas. The water element includes improved water use through water-use efficiency mechanisms and reduced drinking water use through source substitution such as rainwater, stormwater harvesting or recycled water. For Western Australian EnviroDevelopment Standards visit the website.
The Green Building Council of Australia has developed Green Star, a comprehensive national, voluntary rating system that evaluates the environmental design and construction of buildings. Buildings can get points for reducing internal drinking water consumption, reducing landscape watering, metering and monitoring water use, etc. A free download of the tools is available from the GBCA website.
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Minimum water efficiency standards for new homes
The Building Code of Australia contains minimum standards for water and energy efficiency in all new Western Australian homes. These standards aim to reduce the consumption of water in residential homes by requiring water efficient fittings and minimising the wastage of water. For information on the minimum requirements visit the WA Building Commission website.
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Waterwise Display Village program
Waterwise Display Villages demonstrate water saving practices through water efficient features, appliances and landscaping. To locate display villages or to join the program as a developer or builder, visit the Water Corporation website.
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Waterwise Specialists
The Water Corporation has teamed up with businesses and industry to promote waterwise programs. The Waterwise specialists include garden assessors, garden centres, irrigators, landscapers, irrigation design shops, lawn mowing contractors, plumbers and water auditors. They aim to help the community save water both inside and outside the home by providing specialist advice on waterwise products and services. More information is provided on the website.
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Waterwise calculator
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Waterwise tips
The Water Corporation has developed a range of programs and practical tips on how to be waterwise in your home and garden. For an overview visit their website.
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Waterwise gardening
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