What are the permanent water saving rules?
To see the permanent water saving rules visit the Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website.
Use water sensitively
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Free showerhead exchange
We offer free showerhead exchange with City West Water.
To request a new water shower head, complete the form and visit Richmond Town Hall.
You will need to bring;
- your old showerhead and arm
- a water bill for your residence
- a completed exchange form available from City West Water
- proof of residency
We offer free showerhead exchange with City West Water.
To request a new water shower head, complete the form and visit Richmond Town Hall.
You will need to bring;
- your old showerhead and arm
- a water bill for your residence
- a completed exchange form available from City West Water
- proof of residency
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Target 155
Melbourne Water is running Target 155 – a voluntary water efficiency program to encourage metropolitan Melbourne householders to limit their consumption to 155 litres per person per day.
Melbourne Water is running Target 155 – a voluntary water efficiency program to encourage metropolitan Melbourne householders to limit their consumption to 155 litres per person per day.
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Toilet exchange assistance
City West Water have a toilet replacement program to encourage households to upgrade to a modern water saving dual flush toilet.
You can find out more via City West Water's replacement program page.
City West Water have a toilet replacement program to encourage households to upgrade to a modern water saving dual flush toilet.
You can find out more via City West Water's replacement program page.
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Free garden mulch
Using mulch on your garden can reduce water evaporation by up to 70%.
You can pick up free mulch from outside Yarra's Clifton Hill depot.
To check mulch availability contact Yarra City Council on 03 9205 5555 and ask for Yarra's Clifton Hill Depot, located at 168 Roseneath St, Clifton Hill.
Using mulch on your garden can reduce water evaporation by up to 70%.
You can pick up free mulch from outside Yarra's Clifton Hill depot.
To check mulch availability contact Yarra City Council on 03 9205 5555 and ask for Yarra's Clifton Hill Depot, located at 168 Roseneath St, Clifton Hill.
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Install a rainwater tank
Rainwater tanks can save up to 40,000 litres per household per year.
Saving drinking water, money and our waterways.
Rainwater tanks collect rainwater from your roof. This water can be used for watering the garden, washing the car and even plumbed in to flush toilets and wash clothes.
To find out more, visit the Melbourne Water website and the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website.
Some rainwater tanks may need a planning permit.
Rainwater tanks can save up to 40,000 litres per household per year.
Saving drinking water, money and our waterways.
Rainwater tanks collect rainwater from your roof. This water can be used for watering the garden, washing the car and even plumbed in to flush toilets and wash clothes.
To find out more, visit the Melbourne Water website and the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website.
Some rainwater tanks may need a planning permit.