Australians are being encouraged to care for water and Country this National Water Week (18-24 October), as the Australian Water Association (AWA) highlights the importance our water plays in our lives.
Particularly, AWA is wanting “Caring for water and Country” to deepen our understanding of Australian First Nations people’s knowledge of protecting and sustaining our water and lands for over 65,000 years.
“As we look to solving the modern challenges we face in water sustainability, it is more important than ever that we explore the historical and cultural role of First Australian people in caring for water and Country for tens of thousands of years,” said Corinne Cheeseman, CEO of the Australian Water Association.
“With extremes caused by climate change, it is important for us all to play an active role in caring for water and Country, and for each of us to use water sustainably.”
“On average, around 40% of household water is used outdoors, so it is important to reuse and recycle this commodity as much as possible,” said Alyce Rigby, Nylex Product Manager.
“There are two ways to manage water usage better; use recycled water, which is either taken from rain tanks or has been cleaned with chemicals at a treatment plant and then provided back to homeowners. The second, is the use of Grey Water; this wastewater is taken directly from showers, bathroom sinks or washing machines in the home to use in gardens and lawns.”
To help homeowners do their bit at home, Nylex is proud to support National Water Week as a major partner and has launched new products into its range of lilac recycled water hoses, sprinklers and timers which are ergonomically designed and UV treated to survive the Australian outdoors. While the range’s lilac colour helps homeowners identify them for use with recycled water, they are also suitable for use with mains water if required. Additionally, the brand offers a number of products that can be used with Grey Water.
Utilise Grey Water
Reducing freshwater usage around the home not only saves vital community water supplies, it can also decrease household water bills. Purpose made hoses can be connected to washing machines and other outlet pipes to redirect Grey Water to your lawn as well as garden beds and veggie patches. Before using Grey Water in your garden, check what type of washing liquid or powder you use, as some chemicals will be harmful to plants.
Water smarter, not harder
Be smart with how you set up and water your garden. Planting water-intensive plants on higher ground and plants that don’t need as much water on lower ground means you can water from the top and simply let it flow down to the less water-intensive plants below.
Water efficiently
It’s important to make sure your sprinklers and irrigation systems are water efficient to ensure you’re not over-watering your garden and wasting water.
Save time
An easy way to save time while conserving water is by using a tap timer. Once set to a specific length of time, it can be left unattended and will automatically turn off so you can get on with your day without accidentally overwatering your lawn.
For more information on the full range of Nylex Grey Water and Recycled Water products, visit www.nylex.com.au.
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