Welcome to the Clearwater InfoExchange - Water conservation resource library. Here you can access a wealth of up to date material that will assist you conserve water, and know the trends and facts that matter.
This constantly updated resource library currently contains 38 resources. You will find case studies, technical guidelines, training manuals, fact sheets, world leading research papers and more.
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| Title | Organisation | Type | Headline | Date Uploaded |
| ‘21st Century Melbourne: a WaterSmart City’ | Ministry of Environment and Conservation | Website |
The Water Resources Strategy sets out a water resources blueprint for the next 50 years to protect and ensure sustainable management of water resource at a cost that is acceptable to the Greater Melbourne community. | 12-12-2005 |
| BASIX (the Building Sustainability Index) | Dept of Infrastructure, Planning & Natural Resources | Website |
BASIX is a web-based planning and assessment tool for NSW to measure the potential performance of new residential dwellings against sustainability indices for water and energy. | 12-12-2005 |
| Being Waterwise | Water Corporation, Western Australia | Website |
This website outlines why we need to be water-wise, and then provides many practical approaches and examples of tools for both homes and businesses in Western Australia. | 14-12-2005 |
| Benchmarking Report | City West Water, Yarra Valley Water, South East Water | Audit Guidelines Model Management Tool Publication Report Research |
Sector specific water benchmark report
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01-11-2007 |
| Bringing safe, reliable water to you | Yarra Valley Water (YVW) | Website |
This website provides information related to Yarra Valley Water (YVW) services to its water consumers (home and business) ranging from account information, ways to save water, sewerage system, to available publications, including water saving rules update | 14-12-2005 |
| California Urban Water Conservation Council | California Urban Water Conservation Council | Website |
This website is reporting on technology and tips in regards to conservation Best Management Practices (BMPs) in California, targeting urban water agencies, public interest organisations and private entities. | 12-12-2005 |
| Community REFIT Program, Newcastle | Newcastle City Council | Case Study |
The community REFIT program, in partnership with local government authorities, water and energy authorities, aims at reducing water and energy consumption to Newcastle householders. | 12-12-2005 |
| Conserving & Recycling/ Water Conservation program | East Bay Municipal Utility District, San Francisco | Website |
This website provides information about the East Bay Municipal Utility District, California, water conservation program, targeting residential and non-residential water customers. | 13-12-2005 |
| Education & Environment | South East Water | Website |
This webpage presents key water conservation initiatives within South East Water’s area of operation, targeting councils, large water users (non-residential sector), schools and the community in general. | 13-12-2005 |
| Enviro - Cities of our Future Workshop | Melbourne Water, WSAA, IWA | Report |
Our progress towards Water Sensitive Cities took another significant step forward at Enviro on 21st July. M |
30-08-2010 |
| For Local Government | EPA Victoria | Website |
This website showcases publications about domestic wastewater management targeting principally water authority and local government in Victoria | 13-12-2005 |
| GetGreen - Water Saving Tips | GetGreen | Website |
GetGreen offers water saving tips and reviews of water saving products.
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17-10-2007 |
| Inkermen Oasis Development | City of Port Phillip | Case Study |
This innovative mixed community and private housing development implements groundbreaking water recycling. It collects, treats and recycles treated domestic bathroom greywater and stormwater for toilet flushing and garden irrigation. | 12-12-2005 |
| Low Water Use Nature Strip Program | Mildura Rural City Council | Case Study |
The Mildura City Council developed an innovative program in partnership with land holders to provide nature strips with low maintenance and low water use. | 12-12-2005 |
| Our Water, Our Future | Department of Sustainability and Environment | Website |
This website provides information about the Victorian Government’s action plan for securing water for homes, farms and businesses over the next 50 years (the White Paper: Our Water, Our Future). It also showcases related ongoing and planned initiati | 13-12-2005 |
| Project Evaluation Assessment Tool | Clearwater | Model Management Tool |
The Force Field Analysis look at the ‘drivers’ and ‘constraints’ for a partic |
21-06-2010 |
| Retrofit program for Council’s operation | Sutherland Shire Council | Case Study |
From 1999, Sutherland Shire Council implemented a continuing program to retrofit water conservation devices to Council’s properties. | 12-12-2005 |
| Save Water Now | City West Water (CWW) | Website |
This webpage provides information about City West Water’s (CWW) services for its water consumers: Water Audit Kit, Community Showerhead Exchange, Permanent Water Saving Rules and Tips to Save Water. | 12-12-2005 |
| Saving our Precious Water | Rous Water | Website |
This website provides details of an ongoing program conducted by the water retailer that aims at reducing the residential and non-residential sectors’ water consumption of the Council areas of Lismore, Ballina, Byron and Richmond Valley | 13-12-2005 |
| Saving Water | Sydney Water | Website |
This website provides information about water usage and tips on water savings in homes, gardens and businesses. It also contains water conservation resources and programs covering Sydney Water’s operating area. | 13-12-2005 |
| Saving water inÂ… | Savewater!TM | Website |
This website provides extensive information on water reduction tips for the residential and non-residential sectors in Victoria. | 13-12-2005 |
| Smart Approved Water Mark | Water Services Association of Australia | Website |
This website provides information about the Smart Approved WaterMark Scheme which assists in the reduction of per capita water consumption in the areas of outdoor water-use via the labelling of appropriate water using/saving products and water related ser | 13-12-2005 |
| State Environment Protection Policy (Waters of Victoria) Implementation Project | Municipal Association of Victoria and EPA Victoria | Research |
Research report investigating Victorian local governments' capacity to fulfill their obligations under the State Environment Protection Policy (Waters of Victoria).
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30-01-2006 |
| Sustainable Water Challenge Case Studies | Water Sensitive Urban Design in the Sydney Region (WSUD) | Website |
This website contains sustainable water management case studies in Australia. It also showcases the ‘Council Sustainable Water Challenge’ where councils from the Sydney Region share sustainable water management successes (and difficulties) and | 14-12-2005 |
| Sustainable Water Management Strategy | City of Stonnington | Case Study |
The City of Stonnington’s ‘Sustainable Water Management Strategy’ outlines water efficiency and water quality activities for its own operations and for influencing water use in the community, and incorporates successful strategic partner | 12-12-2005 |
| Temporary Flexible Downpipe | Temporary Flexible Downpipe | Website |
A flexible U-V protected Poly Propylene in cylindrical form which runs from gutter outlet to storm water outlet secured at top and bottom by a wire tie over a soft adhesive collar. |
15-03-2007 |
| Total Water Cycle Management Strategy | Hornsby Shire Council | Case Study |
The Total Water Cycle Management Strategy consists of an action/planning document and two integrated mathematical models that help Hornsby Shire Council to understand and take action regarding water consumption and environmental protection. | 12-12-2005 |
| Total Watermark - total water management strategy | City of Melbourne | Case Study |
The City of Melbourne implemented the Total Watermark 2004 strategy aimed at reducing total water consumption of the residential and non-residential sectors of 12% by 2020. | 12-12-2005 |
| Urban Water, Managing the urban watercycle: tool and resources | Hunter and Central Coast Councils | Website |
This website provides information and tools about water management in Australian urban areas for Catchment managers, Land use planners, Stormwater engineers, Ecologists and Environmental educators. | 13-12-2005 |
| Water CampaignTM | ICLEI-A/NZ | Website |
The website provides information about the ICLEI Water CampaignTM which enables local governments to plan and implement water quality and conservation targets within a supported, structured milestone framework. | 13-12-2005 |
| Water Conservation | City of Melbourne | Website |
This website provides information about Melbourne City’s water conservation initiatives and programs for the residential and non-residential sectors. | 12-12-2005 |
| Water Conservation Handbook for Local Government (SA) | DEH South Australia | Website |
This website provides water conservation resources (eg. Handbook, brochure) to help South Australian local governments develop or plan targets for reduced water consumption in their jurisdiction. | 13-12-2005 |
| Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards | Australian Government | Website |
This website provides authoritative information about the official national water efficiency labelling scheme. It helps purchasers of household water-using products to compare the relative water efficiency of the available models. | 13-12-2005 |
| Water Efficiency Measures for Municipalities | U.S Environmental Protection Agency | Website |
This website contains guidelines for water conservation plans, drought management information and water efficiency measures targeting the agricultural, municipal, commercial, industrial, residential and landscaping sectors in USA. | 13-12-2005 |
| Water for Life Plan | NSW Government | Website |
This website provides tips and facts on water savings as well as current and planned water conservation initiatives conducted by the NSW Government targeting the residential and non-residential sectors. | 14-12-2005 |
| Welcome to Integrated Water Cycle Management (IWCM) | Department of Energy, Utilities, and Sustainability (DEUS) | Website |
‘IWCM’ is a program of DEUS. It provides a coherent structure and process for NSW regional and rural councils with water and sewerage responsibilities. It is linked to state government funding | 13-12-2005 |
| What is Best Practice in Water Conservation? | Clearwater | Report |
Tips for councils in best practice water conservation | 13-12-2005 |
| Wise about Water | Nursery & Garden Industry Australia | Website |
The website provides links to accredited garden centres in Australia and useful information about being water wise in your garden. | 13-12-2005 |