In the wake of World Water Week (August 20-24) and with severe fire predictions for the coming summer season, Central Coast Council is asking residents to be water wise and stick to a usage of 150 litres per person per day.
Across the region, Central Coast Water and Sewer supplies around 80 million litres of drinking water to more than 350,000 people in their homes and businesses.
The water is collected from a variety of catchment areas which are owned and maintained by Council.
Director of Water and Sewer Jamie Loader said Council was committed to future-proofing our water assets.
“We’re committed to ensuring there is plenty of water for the future, regardless of whether we’re in a drought or receiving regular rain,” he said.
“If we each aim to use less than 150 litres per person per day, our dams will stay fuller for longer.
“On average, every Central Coast resident uses approximately 180 litres each day.
“If we reduce our usage by the equivalent of three buckets each day, we will easily meet the 150-litre target
“To help our community achieve this target we have updated our Love Water website to include tips and tricks to conserve water throughout the household, including a water calculator which estimates your daily water usage.”
Council Administrator Rik Hart encouraged the community to get involved and be water-wise.
“With rainfall expected to decrease, the Central Coast is likely to experience drier conditions as we come into warmer seasons,” he said.
“We are challenging the Coast to use less water and stick to 150 litres per day.”
For more information on how to be a water wise warrior, including tips and tricks, water rules and access to the water calculator, go to: lovewater.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au
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Central Coast Council