You can save money by using water-saving techniques and divert less water from our rivers, bays and estuaries, which helps to keep the environment healthy. It can also reduce the cost of treating water and wastewater and the amount of energy used for treating, pumping, and heating water. It reduces the demand for fuel, which helps to prevent air pollution.

It's not just the country's dry western areas that need to be concerned about water efficiency. The pressures on precious water supplies are growing as our population continues to grow.

There are many possibilities for more efficient use of household water without increasing facilities. Homes with high-efficiency plumbing systems and appliances save about 30 percent of indoor water consumption and make substantial savings on sewage, sewer and energy bills. Today, start saving.