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Tip and Tap Talk Updates

For the latest Water and Waste education news for schools, check these updates sent to your school each term through the school Principal.  If you wish to receive your own copy just drop us an email or contact us through your local service centre.

New WaterWise DVD has arrived

Follow the Flow (technical version) has been developed to assist secondary and tertiary students understand the processes involved in water and waste water treatment processes. It includes some historical background to the building of the supporting infrastructure and management of the water supply for Toowoomba City. It was posted out to all schools during Term 3.  If your school has not yet received this resource please contact us.

National Water Week 2011

Congratulations to students of St Francis de Sales, Clifton for a well presented set of dramas that highlighted this year's National Water Week theme - Healthy Catchments, Healthy Communities. See the full story in this news item.

Last Updated on Thursday, 12 January 2012 09:32

Home water use monitoring

How much water do you use? Are you being WaterWise? 

WaterWatcher is an online tool that enables you as a local resident of Toowoomba Regional Council to track the household usage on a regular basis - graphing the data you enter and offering encouragement as your household becomes more waterwise.

Using WaterWatcher

Go to www.toowoombaRC.qld.gov.au/waterwatcher (opens in new window) and register as a user today. Note: only properties connected to a TRC water supply will have a water meter.

To use the WaterWatcher, you will need to register and gather certain information before you start. 

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 03 January 2012 15:08

Being WaterWise outside

WWgardenHelp us conserve our water – it’s a limited and precious resource! Being WaterWise means thinking and acting conservatively with water. Here are a few handy hints for conserving this precious resource in outdoor water use, for gardening, pools and general cleaning.

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Last Updated on Friday, 09 March 2012 11:47

Check for leaks

How to check for leakswatermeter

Turn off ALL taps when you go to work or school or away for holidays then read your water meter. When you get home, check the meter again. If your meter has changed, you’ve got a leak either under ground, in a toilet or an outside tap. Call a plumber to fix it.

Do you know how to stop a leaking tap? Check out the video clip link below from the www.savewater.com.au website for more information.

How to fix a leaking tap (video clip)

  • Check for leaks in pipes, hoses and tap and shower fittings
  • Repair or replace any leaky equipment
  • Check your water meter regularly. Use WaterWatcher (opens in new window) to help record your water usage.
    • Last Updated on Tuesday, 03 January 2012 15:13

    Managing Urban Demand for Water

    Water Demand Management Programs over the last few years have been successful in significantly reducing Toowoomba’s residential water consumption (litres per person per day). Check the current water consumption figures in the related documents found on this link.

    • 238 L/p/day in second half of 2003-04
    • 210 L/p/d  for 2004/5

    Level 4, introduced August 2005, restricted outside watering to buckets only. This produced the biggest single drop in residential water use. Level 5 was introduced in September 2006 prohibiting all external watering from town water supplies. The community responded well.

    • 128 L/p/day in corresponding period in 2007-08
    • 125 L/p/d averaged since 2008
    • Non residential water use declined during this period by a similar proportion. 

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    Last Updated on Tuesday, 03 January 2012 15:17

    Efficient irrigation guidelines

    Efficient Irrigation for water conservation guideline was introduced in March 2009 under the Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code and applies across Queensland for all new installations of irrigation systems. If you are planning to install a new irrigation system for your garden then you will need to be aware of, and comply with this guideline.

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    Last Updated on Thursday, 12 January 2012 09:33

    Being WaterWise inside

    Help us conserve our water – it’s a limited and precious resource! Here are some handy hints for conserving this precious resource. Read the brochure WaterWise Homes in the Related documents below.washveg

    In the kitchen

    • Keep a jug of water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap for cold drinks
    • Collect the water you use for rinsing fruit and vegetables in a sink or a container then re-use the water for your houseplants
    • Cook food in as little water as possible - this will also retain more of the nutrients
    • Avoid rinsing dishes under a running tap before putting them in the dishwasher - scrape instead
    • Run your dishwasher only when it is full and you could save 1,576 litres a month.

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    Last Updated on Friday, 20 January 2012 11:04

    Why we need to stay WaterWise

    dripUnder Permanent Conservation Measures, residents are urged to continue being conservative in their use of water.  The target for residential consumption is now 200 L/p/d for Toowoomba City and areas connected to the Toowoomba Bulk water supply and Greenmount Service Area water supplies.

    Over the last few years the community is to be congratulated for reducing water usage to below 140L/p/d and are continuing to keep usage to this conservative level. In the articles in this section you will find useful tips to help stay within our target of 200L/p/d.

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    Last Updated on Tuesday, 03 January 2012 15:20

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