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Water use in a school can be a huge expense. There’s a lot of grass to keep green and some schools we’ve worked with have had daily watering costs of up to $300! Living Water Smart has been working [...]
How can I help my landlord or renter save money on their water bills? It's easy! The biggest areas of water use in Darwin households is leaks and irrigation. So concentrate on these things and you'll [...]
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. As development in our city grows [...]
A scheduled leak check of all your fixtures and toilets is a good way to ensure those small leaks don’t turn into big ones. For example, by the time you hear a toilet running it could be costing you [...]
The Great NT Water Story Water is an essential ingredient to our lifestyle here in the Territory. Water has shaped our culture and landscape for thousands of years and continues to be critical today [...]
Living Water Smart is a Power and Water initiative that was first established in 2014 to help the Darwin region save money, deliberately delay costly infrastructure spend and, of course, understand [...]
Irrigation systems can leak for a number of reasons, resulting in unnecessary water losses. Drippers can block up or blow off, joints can leak and pipes can split.
Small leaks can add up fast. Make leak checks part of your regular maintenance regime and save yourself a bucket (literally).
All of us want to save money on our water bills. Making some small adjustments can make a big difference.
With water costs on the rise, being water smart isn’t just good for the planet - it’s good for business. From cutting costs to boosting your green credentials, here’s why reducing water use makes sense.
That’s My Water! turns classroom lessons into real-world action as Territory students think about where water comes from, why it matters, and how we can use it wisely.
Many people think that we have 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.