Water authorities

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.

 

Our Water Our Future – Save Water Target 155 - www.ourwater.vic.gov.au/target155

 

Melbourne Water - www.conservewater.melbournewater.com.au

 

Our Water Our Future - www.ourwater.vic.gov.au 

 

Southern Rural Water - www.srw.com.au 

 

 

Water conservation information sites

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.

 

Government organisations

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

 

Gardening / Nursery

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

 

Water management for farmers and irrigators

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.

 

Business assistance

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.

 

Building Commission - www.buildingcommission.com.au/resources/documents/BC_Practice_Notes_611.pdf

This helpful document sets out some water savings tips for testing and maintaining fire services.

 

Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating - www.airah.org.au

 

Drought Relief Assistance

These federal government sites provide information as to eligibility requirements and the assistance available for drought affected businesses and individuals.

 

Centrelink - www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/payments/drought_assist.htm

 

Australian Taxation Office - www.ato.gov.au/businesses/content.asp?doc=/Content/43197.htm