North West communities set to save with free waterwise offers

• Record 47 regional WA communities to receive free water-saving offers
• Water Corporation's Waterwise Towns Program to reach record 47 regional towns
• Program supports regional households to save water and lower bills
• Program saved 58 million litres of water last year in the North West

Six North West communities are among a record 47 regional WA towns whose residents are now eligible for free water-saving offers under Water Corporation's 2023-24 Waterwise Towns Program.

The annual program, which last year saved 58 million litres of water in the North West, provides tailored offers to help regional Western Australians reduce water use and lower their bills.

This year, Water Corporation customers in Halls Creek, Karratha, Point Samson, Port Hedland, Roebourne and Wickham can exchange two old, inefficient showerheads for waterwise alternatives under a free Showerhead Swap program.

In 2022-23, 89 North West households swapped 138 showerheads, saving 1.7 million litres of valuable scheme water.

Halls Creek residents can also access a free plumbing service to help identify and repair household water leaks and upgrade inefficient fixtures. This could include converting single flush toilets to a dual flush system, which can save up to 30,000 litres of water a year.

Since 2013, the Waterwise Towns Program has saved 1.8 billion litres of scheme water State-wide, helping support the long-term security of WA's most valuable resource.

Plumbing services are limited, with registrations open until 1 May 2024, unless allocations are exhausted earlier. Showerhead Swap is available until 31 May 2024, while stocks last. 

For more information or to apply, please visit watercorporation.com.au/waterwiseoffers.

Comments attributed to Water Minister Simone McGurk:

"It's pleasing to see that in its 10th year, the Waterwise Towns Program is continuing to grow with offers this year available to a record 47 regional WA communities.

"As Western Australians, we know how important it is to stay waterwise, especially given the impacts of climate changes on traditional water sources.

"The Waterwise Towns Program is designed to help people make their homes and gardens more water efficient while also spreading the waterwise message across the State.

"You only need to look at the 58 million litres of water saved in the North West last year to see the program's benefits, and I encourage anyone in the region's six participating communities to jump onboard this year."

Comments attributed to Pilbara MLA Kevin Michel:

"I would urge locals to find out what free water-saving programs they are eligible for and apply today.

"Showerhead Swap ise such a practical initiative, and not only will it save a lot of water – it will also help reduce your bills."

Comments attributed to Kimberley MLA Divina D'Anna:

"This program has a fantastic offer for Halls Creek residents to access free plumbing services, which will help identify leaks and upgrade fixtures.

"An example of water saving measures include converting a single flush toilet to a dual flush – which could save up to 30,000 litres of water a year. Saving water means saving money too!"