In the home
Water is precious, and with around 40 per cent of household water going to our bathrooms, it's important to be more mindful of how we're using it.
How to save water
Our weather is unpredictable which makes saving water more important than ever. Little habits make big changes and can help our water supply.
Find out ways you can save bucket loads of water
In the garden and outdoors
Our beautiful Hunter region also comes with very high temperatures over summer and dry periods throughout the year. But this doesn’t mean our gardens can’t be kept healthy and flourishing, without using excess water!
Rainwater tanks
Rainwater tanks are a great way to save bucket loads of water which can be used in your garden, toilet, and laundry.
Resources
Useful links help you stay water savvy
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Current water storage levels
Learn about our current dam levels
Plant finder
Find the best plant for your garden here
Finding and fixing leaks
A quick guide for fixing leaks around your home
Saving water in business
Find useful ways to save water at work
Let’s make Smart Water Choices now, for our future
Smart Water Choices at home
Smart Water Choices are our permanent water conservation measures. They primarily apply to outdoor water usage. However, we encourage residents to continue saving within the home. We can all continue to play our part and conserve our most precious resource.
Smart Water Choices for businesses
It's smart business to love water. Find out what Smart Water Choices mean for businesses in the Lower Hunter, how to prepare your business' Water Efficiency Management Plan (WEMP), water-saving fact sheets for industries, and frequently asked questions.
Water usage calculator
Our water usage calculator estimates your annual water consumption based on your answers to questions regarding water use in and around the home.
Let's keep making Smart Water Choices
If you're thoughtful you can really make things go a long way, especially water.