Water sustainability
Learn how to reduce your water consumption and costs at home.
Every drop counts
Water plays an essential role in our day to day lives.
We rely on water for everyday things like hand washing, cleaning and drinking through to recovery efforts following extreme events like bushfires and floods. To many, our water supply may seem abundant, but water is not a limitless resource.
Simple changes
Making simple everyday changes and setting ourselves up to practise water efficient habits and behaviours is becoming more important than ever. Together, we can make a difference.
Watch the short videos below to learn more about how you can make every drop count, and why it is so important:
Why should we be mindful of our water consumption?
The water that comes through our taps, services our homes, and supports our businesses is sourced from our local environment, from the land of the Widjabul Wia-bal people. Our water is sourced from our catchments and areas of ancient rainforest. Our water is not limitless.
Our drinking water is treated, transported and supplied to us, a process that requires energy and emissions. So, reconsidering your water consumption we not only save water but also reduce our environmental footprint.
A changing climate along with population pressures means without conservation efforts, this vital supply of water may be exhausted.
The benefits of conserving water now
- Reduce energy and emissions.
- Reduce wastewater.
- Save on your water bills.
- Reduce your environmental footprint.
Planting a native garden
Help conserve water and boost biodiversity in your garden by introducing more native plants. Learn more about the benefits of native gardens and how to get started with these handy guides.
- My Local Native Garden: a planting guide to promote biodiversity in Byron Shire
- My Local Native Garden: a planting guide to biodiversity in the Lismore Region
- Ballina Shire urban garden guide: gardening the environmentally friendly way
- Climate Resilient Landscape: a planting guide for The Richmond Valley
Everyday mindful water habits, what can you do?
Read our informative ebook, Mindful Water Habits Start Now, below for ideas and tips on how to conserve water.
If the ebook below appears blank, you can view and download it here.
How does your water usage compare?
Gain a better understanding of how your water usage stacks up against average consumption with this water usage calculator. Answer a few questions to see your usage, the average, and a target.
A Rous initiative in partnership with Ballina Shire Council, Lismore City Council, Richmond Valley Council and Byron Shire Council.
