Why is water conservation important?

Our region receives some of the highest rainfall in Australia - but saving water is important for many reasons, including:

  • We get most of our rainfall in the wet season and our water storage facilities can run low towards the end of the dry season
  • Growing population and limited water storage capacity are putting our water supply under increasing pressure
  • Environmental flows must be maintained in local creeks and waterways to keep these ecosystems healthy
  • Water treatment and pumping uses a lot of energy.  Saving water helps to save electricity and reduce greenhouse gas emissions
  • The more water you use, the larger your water bill

Find out more about Council's water strategy and projects here.

Get Water Smart

While there’s been plenty of rain recently, the rain doesn't always fall where we need it to. So, it’s important to save water, no matter the season. By making simple changes in our daily lives such as fixing leaks, taking shorter showers and using sprinkler timers we can help preserve our tropical paradise. Let’s all be smarter with our water!

Visit the Queensland Government's Using Water Wisely webpage for more tips on how to save water at home, in the garden, at work and in the community.

Using Water Wisely website

You can also watch our YouTube channel for how to save water in the home.

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National Water Week

National Water Week inspires individuals, communities, and organisations to build awareness around the value of water.

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STEAM

STEAM - an abbreviation for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths - is an integrated approach to learning that encourages learners to make connections between concepts and thinking which can be applied to solving real world problems.

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Water activities for under 5s

Engaging water education activities for under 5s for kindy programs, early learning centres and at home learning.

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Mobi's catchment challenge game

Fun, online learning tools for individuals and schools, using live data from the Saltwater Creek gauging station.

Last Updated: 7 May 2024

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