Beating drought means thinking, and acting, outside the square. With forecasts of more and longer droughts as our climates change, smart solutions are vital for a sustainable future.

Western Water is looking for wonderful, weird, working ideas and / or inventions that can help the world save water. What steps have you taken to reduce your water use?

At home: Have you...

• persuaded your teenagers to take shorter showers?
• replaced your showerheads?
• found an ingenious way to re-use laundry rinse water or bathwater?
• eliminated drips from all your taps?
• replanted your garden with drought-proof species?
• installed rainwater tanks or a greywater system?
• discovered the advantages of mulch and other water-holding garden products?
• taught the kids to brush their teeth with half a cup of water?
• installed a dual flush toilet?
• purchased a water-efficient dishwasher or washing machine?
• met or beaten the target of 155 litres per person per day? Click here for more information.

At work: Have you...

• conducted a water audit to spot inefficiencies and leaks?
• installed dual flush toilets?
• implemented a water education/awareness program for staff?
• changed work practices within your business?
• fitted flow restrictors to all taps?
• installed rainwater tanks to replace drinking water where possible?
• installed water efficient showerheads?
• installed waterless urinals?
• talked with your neighbour about sharing roof runoff in a beneficial way?
• joined the Support 155 program? Click here for more information.

Click here to tell us your water hero story!