Why should we all care about saving water?

Because every drop really does make a difference!

We all want to make sure the Northern Territory has enough water for the future, and the good news is, we’ve already made great progress over the last 10 years.

But here’s the thing. Territorians still use more than twice as much water as the rest of Australia. An average household in the Top End uses 400,000 litres of water per year - that's around 1,100 litres of water per household each day.

With our changing weather patterns and a growing population, that’s putting extra demand on our water supply.

Even though there’s plenty of rain in the wet season, only a small part of that water supports our water usage. Around two-thirds of it just evaporates and with our unpredictable weather, we can never be sure how much rain we’ll get from year to year.

The challenge is clear: we’re using more water than nature can replace.

Luckily, small changes add up.

By living a little smarter and saving where we can, we can all help keep our water flowing strong for generations to come.

Find out how you can save water at home and your business