National Water Week
21 - 27 October, 2024
Bathugu girrang ngukayn
Water is life
Audio Pronunciation: Bathugu girrang ngukayn (Gathang language). Pronounced by Gulwanyang Moran, Djuyalgu Wakulda Language Group.
How do you pledge to save water?
Water is precious, and it’s our responsibility to protect this valuable resource. Make your water-saving pledge today and let it serve as a daily reminder to turn your pledge into action! Download our printable resource to create your own personalised water-saving commitment.
Not sure where to start? Here are some ideas to inspire you!
I pledge to:
- Keep showers to 4 minutes
- Use a trigger nozzle or watering can when watering the garden
- Turn the tap off while brushing your teeth
- Collect rainwater to water the garden
- Only use the dishwasher when its full
National Water Week makes a splash around the country every October and we’re excited to be holding several events and activities throughout the month to celebrate. Each activity aims to provide fun ways to explore our local water stories and easy ways we can all work to ensure every drop counts!
National Water Week Education "Pop Ups"
Our “pop ups” provide an opportunity to meet and chat with our Education Team, learn more about our water infrastructure, future plans, and ways that you can ensure our community are making every drop count!
Find your nearest pop-up location below and join us for Water Week 2024:
- Town Beach, Port Macquarie – Monday 21st Oct, 11:00am to 2:00pm
- Bain Park, Wauchope – Tuesday 22nd Oct, 11:00am to 2:00pm
- Rainbow Beach Reserve, Bonny Hills – Thursday 24th Oct, 11:00am to 2:00pm
- Sovereign Hills Town Centre, Port Macquarie– Friday 25th Oct, 11:00am to 2:00pm
Community Water Facility Tours
Tours are now fully booked*
Interested in future tours? Ever wondered how water journeys from the river to our taps, or what happens after you flush? Join our next tour and find out! Our facility tours are a fantastic way to get “behind the scenes” and learn from the experts as they guide you around our water infrastructure and share information about our plans for the future.
Visit our What’s On page to register for our free water facility tours.
Virtual Tours and Talks
Can’t make a live tour? Try out our virtual self-guided tour by clicking on the Interactive Water Map or listen along to our guided video tour of our “catchment to tap” process.
Listen along to our “Water is Life” tour, exploring the Koree Island Pump station, Wauchope Water Treatment Plant, and Cowarra Dam.
Hey Kids... become a Water Whiz!
Our fun activities and resources help you learn about why our water is precious and how you can make every drop count.
Download our Little Legends Water Whiz booklet on our ConnectEd Kids hub or drop by one of our National Water Week pop ups to get a free copy.
Need help saving water in your home and garden? Use the Water Saving Toolkit to help you better understand your water habits and make simple changes that make a big impact.
