There are a vast number of web sites with information that can provide assistance, some of these are listed below, along with a a list of skilled and knowledgeable service providers that can support your involvement in the WaterMAP.
South East Water
www.southeastwater.com.au
‘us’ Utility Services
www.usus.com.au
Information on HydroShare smart metering, acoustic leak detection and other services provided by South East Water and its Alliance partners, Thiess Services and Siemens, as ‘us’ Utility Services.
Melbourne Water
www.conservewater.melbournewater.com.au
Our Water
www.ourwater.vic.gov.au
Southern Rural Water
www.srw.com.au
Savewater
www.savewater.com.au
This website provides useful information about how to save water for businesses, households and agriculture. The site includes a list of water efficient products.
Smart Water Fund
www.smartwater.com.au
The Smart Water Fund provides funding for innovative water, biosolids recycling and water saving projects.
Sustainability Victoria
www.sustainability.vic.gov.au, www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au
Sustainability Victoria’s website provides information for households, businesses, educators and government to implement water saving strategies. The website also contains useful information about rebates and grants that are available.
Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS)
www.waterrating.gov.au
Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) Scheme is responsible for the national mandatory water efficiency labelling and minimum performance standards for water-using devices such as taps, toilets and showers.
Federal Government – Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
www.environment.gov.au/water/index.html
Department of Human Services (Vic)
www.health.vic.gov.au/environment/water/index.htm
This website provides information and guidelines regarding the safe use of water for different sources to ensure the general health and safety of the community.
CSIRO
www.clw.csiro.au
These websites provide helpful information for sustainable gardening practices.
Sustainable Gardening Victoria
www.sgaonline.org.au
Nursery and Garden Industry Victoria
www.ngiv.com.au
National Program for Sustainable Irrigation
www.npsi.gov.au
The National Program for Sustainable Irrigation provides research and innovation to improve the environmental and productive performance of irrigation in Australia.
These associations and groups have been established to assist businesses in adapting to different government policies and changes affecting the businesses environment generally. Their websites provide helpful information for business sectors.
Australian Industry Group
www.aigroup.asn.au
Plastics and Chemicals Industry Association
www.pacia.org.au
Victorian Employers and Chambers of Commerce and Industry
www.vecci.org.au
Plumbing Industry Commission
www.pic.vic.gov.au
The Plumbing Industry Commission’s website provides helpful information for plumbers, consumers and businesses about how different types of plumbing practices and products can assist in efficient water management.
Under the ‘PlumbSmarter’ page water saving solutions are provided for the home and also in the section for property owners / businesses with fire sprinkler and hydrant systems.
A ‘Guide to Water Saving in Fire Sprinkler Systems’ is available to down load: http://www.pic.vic.gov.au/www/html/310-introduction.asp
Building Commission
www.buildingcommission.com.au
The Building Commission web site provides advice under the Sustainability Section giving information for reducing energy and water usage in the home and for the Building Industry on the 6 Star energy efficiency scheme.
On 1 May 2011, all new homes, home renovations, alterations and additions will need to comply with a 6 Star Standard when it comes into effect in the Building Code of Australia. This sees Victoria align with national energy efficiency measures: http://www.buildingcommission.com.au/www/html/626-what-is-sustainability-in-the-built-environment.asp
Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating
www.airah.org.au
In addition to being an important industry body in representing businesses working in the refrigeration, air conditioning and heating promoting energy efficiency, they also provide associate membership to Backflow Prevention Plumbers working in Victoria.
Through the web site a list of plumbers qualified in backflow prevention work (installation, testing & maintenance) is provided. Backflow prevention devices are an important device fitted to commercial / industrial water services to provide protection to the drinking water system.
Cooling Tower Water Efficiency
www.mycoolingtower.com.au