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Did you know that Australia is the world's driest inhabited continent? Droughts and floods are common and many of our river water levels constantly rise and fall. In recent years we have seen our river levels mainly fall. Australia’s water resources sustain 64 wetlands of international importance and more than 850 of national importance.
Water use is becoming increasingly important as it affects Australia’s rural and regional areas, city life, economic and environmental welfare.
The Government has released water restrictions 'stages' as a way of managing our water use. In the 'garden' and in the 'home' are two crucial areas where you should make sure that you are being water smart.
A useful website to visit for information on smart water use is Savewater.com.au . This website has sections on every area in your life where you may use water including practical suggestions, tips, technology and advice on saving water in the home, garden and business.
Savewater.com.au worked with the government on this water saving project. On the Department of the Environment and Water Resources you will find interesting facts about Australia’s history of water use, the current situation and the work that the Australian Government is doing to help the future of Australia’s water.
The following state and territory websites have information on current water restrictions in your area:
| State or Territory | Number | |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory | restrictions@actew.com.au | (02) 6248 3131 |
| New South Wales | Email form | 13 20 92 |
| Northern Territory | -- | 1800 245 092 |
| Queensland | -- | 1300 789 906 |
| South Australia | watercare@state.sa.gov.au | 1800 420 820 |
| Tasmania | -- | 1300 368 550 |
| Victoria | info@savewater.com.au | -- |
