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Kate was able to use the Garden Tune Up rebate to help with her watering schedule and has saved $650 off her annual water bill! "It is so important to turn off your irrigation system come the wet [...]
Paul and his family have always been water conscious. "We only water the garden and grass every second day and regularly mulch and bark the garden to help retain water for our plants. We even go as [...]
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 [...]
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. But our Dam can get close to [...]
Do you have a Private Water Main? If so, you may have recently received a letter from Power and Water letting you know that a data logger has been installed on your Private Water Main. Find out more [...]
In the wet season, there is really only one irrigation rule of thumb. Turn it off when it rains! However, keep an eye on your garden and water it if it looks really thirsty. Here are some other ways [...]
“I now only have to top up the pool a couple of times a week, instead of almost every day.” - Carol Smith The team from Living Water Smart often get to meet residents who have already been kicking [...]
“We found a leak costing $5000 per year – a great saving for our business.” – Diane Stade, Manager Mitchell Street Childcare. Darwin businesses, both big and small are helping their bottom line by [...]
Alan Mitchell is a long term Territorian and a busy community man, especially with his role as Councillor with the Darwin City Council. Alan says that Living Water Smart has made it easier for him to [...]
Beth Maloney invited Living Water Smart to undertake a free Water Efficiency Service at her home, where her family has been living for 30 years. Even with six people living there at the time, where [...]
Anne Richards is a hero in the eyes of the Living Water Smart team. She saw an opportunity to save water at her apartment complex and gained support from her Body Corporate to go ahead with a free [...]