Save water to protect our catchments
Good water quality is a sign of a healthy catchment. Using less water is one way in which everyone can contribute to healthy catchments and rivers.
By reducing the amount of water we use, we reduce the need to build expensive new water supply infrastructure such as dams, reservoirs and pipelines.
Reducing the amount of water we all use can also help make more water available for environmental flows, which protect the health of the rivers downstream of the dams.
The need to manage demand for water is reflected in the Operating Licence of both the SCA and Sydney Water. The SCA is working with Sydney Waer to encourage water saving actions around the home, garden and office.
The SCA also recognises the need to adopt exemplary practices in managing our own business. Minimising leaks in pipelines and fitting water saving devices are just some of the ways the SCA is reducing the amount of water we use.
