May 2021
Perth weekly water update - 28 May
Latest metro water use, dam levels, streamflow and rainfall data.
Switch off sprinklers to save precious water this winter
Water Minister Dave Kelly today urged households to help combat the effects of climate change on water supply this winter by switching off garden irrigation to save around five billion litres of precious water.
Perth weekly water update - 21 May 2021
Latest metro water use, dam levels, streamflow and rainfall data.
Students unite to champion WA’s sustainable water future
Future sustainability champions from eight Western Australian high schools have presented their bright ideas for our State's waterwise future at a special event attended by Water Minister Dave Kelly today.
Urban Canopy Grant Program delivers thousands of trees across Perth
Water Minister Dave Kelly has announced more than 2,400 trees will be planted in 14 local governments across Perth to help reduce the impacts of urban heat in the face of climate change.
Revitalisation project set to bring Harvey River waterways to life
Barren sections of the Harvey River Main Drain will be revitalised as part of a unique trial to create natural habits for wildlife in and around rural drains.
Perth weekly water update - 14 May 2021
Latest metro water use, dam levels, streamflow and rainfall data.
New irrigation training program to help local councils be waterwise
Water Minister Dave Kelly today announced the launch of a new waterwise irrigation training program for Waterwise councils.
Albany households encouraged to make the switch to water efficient showerheads
Albany households are being encouraged to help save more water in the shower by taking advantage of Water Corporation’s free Showerhead Swap program before the offer ends.
WA housing developers celebrated for achieving sustainable, waterwise living
Six of Western Australia's leading, waterwise housing developments have been recognised today by Water Minister Dave Kelly for their water sensitive urban design.
Local governments recognised for commitment to saving water
Water Minister Dave Kelly today named the cities of Bayswater and Cockburn as Platinum Waterwise Councils of the Year for their sustained commitment to water efficiency.
Saving water all in a day’s work for WA’s top waterwise businesses and buildings
Western Australia's top water savers in business and industry were today recognised by Water Minister Dave Kelly for saving more than 9.5 billion litres, or 9.5 Optus Stadiums, of water in 2019-20.
Autumn rainfall encourages early sprinkler switch-off across Perth and Peel
Water Minister Dave Kelly said widespread rain, which drenched large parts of the State last week, should encourage Western Australians to switch off their sprinklers now.
Additional wastewater testing in response to recent community cases in Perth and new online dashboard launched
Western Australia's COVID-19 wastewater surveillance program has responded to the recently reported community cases of COVID-19 in Perth with additional sampling in locations in metropolitan Perth.
Perth weekly water update - 7 May 2021
Latest metro water use, dam levels, streamflow and rainfall data.
Australia’s first leak detection dog celebrates birthday lunch at Parliament House
Australia’s first leak detection dog celebrates birthday lunch at Parliament House
Local students take centre stage to help spread the waterwise message
Students from secondary schools in Perth and the South West will help design new ways of promoting the waterwise message at a unique event hosted by Water Corporation and the Innovation Institute.
