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Many people think that Darwin has an endless supply of water, but this is a myth. We are currently using more water than can be captured and supplied in the long term.
To support NT Government agencies and local councils, Living Water Smart is providing free Water Use Health Checks and Garden Tune Ups.
Regular irrigation is necessary to maintain our parks and ovals to a standard that is suitable for all sporting and leisure use. But as we can appreciate, public open green spaces can be deceptive in the amount of water they require and can easily be over watered, resulting in substantial water wastage.
A great outdoor lifestyle is one of the key attractions for many residents to live and work in Darwin, whether it be a game on a sporting oval, relaxing at a picnic in the park, or enjoying tropical [...]
If you’re renting a property and you see an irrigation leak in a communal area like your front or back yard, it’s worth informing your landlord or property manager and asking if they know about Living [...]
Advice for gardeners and caretakers Leaks in schools can be extremely wasteful and costly, so it’s important that those responsible for maintenance know what to look out for, and how to fix or report [...]
Darwin residents are losing a huge amount of water each year in leaks, causing their water bills to shoot up, often with no obvious reason why.
Leaks Leaks can cost a business thousands of dollars each year - and they are often invisible or hard to find! Here's a few ways you can track down leaks: Get to know your water mains plans. You need [...]
Any commercial operation, business, government or not for profit organisation in the Darwin region is eligible for a free Water Use Health Check with Living Water Smart.
If you’ve been wondering why your neighbour’s garden is flourishing while yours is looking a little sad, the secret may be more than just green fingers. A glorious garden rarely happens by accident; it usually stems from great planning.
April 2018 In 2017 Living Water Smart introduced an innovative and successful Community Leak Program in partnership with local stakeholders to provide community wide leak checking, leak awareness [...]