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Water Saving SolutionsWho cares about water?
Across Australia the number of capital city residents who believe the water situation is extremely serious has dropped by 17 percentage points - from 44% to 27% - in the past two years.
This is a key finding from the third annual NewsPoll survey commissioned by the Smart Approved WaterMark, the national symbol for products and services which assist in saving water outdoors.
The number of survey participants that consider the water situation to be either very or extremely serious also declined, from 84% in 2006 to 69%.
“In Sydney and Brisbane concerns have eased considerably, but the overall trend highlights the need to remind people that just because it rains they should not stop thinking about saving water,” says Julian Gray, CEO of Smart WaterMark.
On the subject of water restrictions, 73% of people in 2008 thought they are about right - compared with 54% in 2006. In particular, people in Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth are much more comfortable with restrictions in 2008 than they were in 2006.
The survey also showed that people still consider technology to be the most effective mechanism to reduce water use followed by rebates, education, restrictions and last of all pricing.
In all cities there has been an increase in the number of people buying products with associated water rebates, with 6 in 10 Brisbane residents reporting they had purchased products, while in Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne the figures were closer to 3 in 10.
NewsPoll conducted the survey in November 2008 in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, using a representative sample of 700 adults aged 18 years and over.
Smart Approved WaterMark is Australia's labelling program for products and services that help reduce outdoor water use. Products carrying the logo - from rainwater harvesting, irrigation and greywater systems to garden items, pool covers and waterless car washes - are independently proven to save water, helping you make an informed choice. Phone: 02 9223 3322
Web: http://www.smartwatermark.org/Company Products Mulching
Mulching around plants can help prevent water loss through evaporation, but some garden mulches are more effective than others.
Downpipe diverter
Downpipe diverters take water from your roof for later use in your garden, to top up your pool or wash your car.
Pool covers
When used properly, pool covers can significantly reduce water loss from your pool and the need to top up.
“ Water conservation is not just important during drought periods. More efficient water use around our homes has wider sustainability benefits. ”
Julian Gray
CEOFacts & Figures
- Did you know that Australia is the driest inhabited continent?
- On average, Australians each use more than 23 buckets of water around their homes every day
- More than 160 water-saving products and services carry the Smart WaterMark label
