Celebrating Success
Businesses across the Southern Downs are changing practices and adopting simple actions which has reduced their average daily water use.
We understand that not all businesses can make such adjustments but by working as a region we were just shy of the 30% reduction target set during extreme water restrictions.
Key water saving actions have included:
- Increased use of rainwater tanks
- Installation of water efficient showerheads
- Use of Be Waterwise signage in public facilities
- Raising awareness of staff of waterwise practices
- Installation of automatic shut off taps
- Changing the wash requirements for large vehicles
- Adjusting internal practices such as washing up and cleaning routines
- Conducting site audits to identify leaks
- Encouraging staff to report leaks so they can be fixed immediately
Council has presented a number of Certificates of Appreciation to those businesses who are delivering such a great outcome for our region.
| Business |
Percentage Reduction |
Time Period |
Actions |
| Stanthorpe - Blue Care |
35% |
March - August 2019 |
Improved staff awareness of waterwise practices
Adjusting internal cleaning practices
Working with independent clients to adopt waterwise practices |
| Stanthorpe - Top of the Town |
37% |
March - August 2019 |
Installed water efficient showerheads
Installed waterwise stickers
Reuse of cleaning water on gardens
Request visitors to bring their own water if they have storage capacity
|
| Stanthorpe - IGA |
42% |
March - August 2019 |
Improved staff awareness of waterwise practices
Conducted a site audit and repaired leaks
Replaced hot water system |
| Warwick - Akooramak |
52% |
March - July 2019 |
Improved staff and resident awareness of waterwise practices
Adjusting internal cleaning practices
|
| Warwick - Frasers |
37% |
March - May 2019 |
Changing truck wash practices |
| Warwick - Regency Park |
47% |
March - July 2019 |
Improved staff and resident awareness of waterwise practices |
| Stanthorpe Vet Care |
77% |
March - October 2019 |
Capturing water for reuse
Improved washing cycles - full loads only as required
|
| Stanthorpe McDonalds |
36% |
March - October 2019 |
Conducted a site audit and repaired leaks
Replaced nozzle fittings to be improve water efficiency
Adjusted timings on urinals |
| Stanthorpe Hospital |
27% |
March - October 2019 |
Increased staff awareness of waterwise practices
Use of waterwise signage throughout the site
Conducted a site audit and repaired leaks
Adjusted internal cleaning practices
Sourced alternative water for outdoor use
|
| Stanthorpe State Primary School |
70% |
March - August 2019 |
Conducted a site audit and repaired leaks |
| Stanthorpe Country Kids Early Learning Centre |
27% |
March - October 2019 |
Increased staff and child awareness of waterwise practices
Adjusted washing machine settings
Upgraded appliances to improve water efficiency |