Water conservation

Our water usage has tripled due to population growth, lifestyle, manufacturing, and agricultural demands; therefore, water conservation has become more important to us than ever.

Water conservation is the practice of using water efficiently to reduce unnecessary water usage. This includes practices and activities to sustainably manage the natural resource of our freshwater supplies and to meet the current and future demands.

Did you know, less than 2.5% of the worlds water is freshwater. One aim is ensuring the availability of water where the withdrawal of freshwater from our ecosystems does not exceed its natural replacement rates. This includes minimising human water usage and helping preserve our freshwater habitats and wildlife but also our water quality.

Water conservation programs involving social solutions are initiated at various levels. Locally, Bundaberg Regional Council has legislation, policies, and strategies aimed at supporting water conservation. These key factors include: reduction in water loss, good water management practices and water quality.

You individually, can develop and maintain good water conservation practices and encourage those you love to do the same. Simple water conservation practices can be achieved at schools, home, work and while you are out enjoying your community and the environment.

Water conservation at home

There are currently no water restrictions applicable to the Bundaberg region, however it is important to conserve water for our community, environment and the future.

Every drop counts and being water-wise not only saves water but also money. There are many simple ways you can conserve water such as checking regularly for water leaks, watering the garden with a trigger nozzle or using a swimming pool cover.

Here are some more simple ideas on how to conserve your water use:

Water wise tips for around the home.

Water wise tips around the home.

For more information, visit the Australian Water Association.

Water conservation at work

Water conservation is everyone's business!

You can learn more about saving water in your business within our Sustainable Business Resource Hub.

The hub has been developed to assist businesses to implement sustainable practices and includes tips, externals resources and case studies to help get you started.

Water wise tips for businesses.

Water conservation at school

Raising awareness about water conservation within the school environment helps students to develop lifelong habits on preserving our precious water resource.

By working together as a team, educators and students can promote small but significant changes collectively leading to increased water conservation practices.

Educational resources

Council supports water education programs, resources and literature content, including a suite of fact sheets created to support primary and middle school students.

Download factsheets here

Find more education resources through the links below:

Queensland Government - Waterwise Educational Resources for Schools

National Water Week Resources

Class excursions

To further students education and experiences, Water Services offers excursions to our regions water and wastewater treatment plants for students in Grade 4 up to Grade 12.

For school or group bookings, please use the following link.

Water Services Excursion Enquiry Form

Work experience/vocational placement application form

BRC Work Experience/Vocational Placement Request Form

Employment programs at Council

Take a closer look at some of our apprentices and trainees and how they have benefited from Council's ongoing commitment to employment programs.

Find out about apprenticeships and traineeships with Council