Barwon Water has announced another big water saving partnership, this time with coastal land manager Barwon Coast.
Using digital leak detection technology and developing a plan to promote water-saving behaviours, Barwon Coast has already reduced its usage significantly.
Thanks to recently installed data loggers, Barwon Water identified and averted a potential 660 litre/hour leak at Barwon Heads Caravan Park, which could have wasted 110 kilolitres of water in just one week.
The partnership is one example of Barwon Water’s larger program offering organisations, businesses and residents the chance to reduce both water usage and waste.
Barwon Water managing director Shaun Cumming said he was excited to see his organisation’s efforts to save water across its network reap results like that of the Barwon Coast partnership.
“Using smarter water management, be it through behaviours, like shorter showers or through digital technology with the data loggers, can make community water-savings go even further into the future,” Mr Cumming said.
“Data logger technology is showing what’s possible when this technology is coupled with swift leak repair and water efficiency improvements.
“While technology and everyday water savings are only part of the solution to a secure water future for the region, they are an important part.”
Barwon Coast chief executive Gareth Smith said the data from the loggers had been valuable, “allowing us to drive down water loss significantly”.
“The continued collaboration with Barwon Water will enable us to install additional loggers and gain a comprehensive view of our usage patterns across all sites, helping us to optimise our water management practices.
“Another great aspect of the partnership has been the installation of the drinking water fountains, which we know visitors to our foreshore areas love using.”
Visit barwonwater.vic.gov.au/water-and-waste/saving-water to find out how your organisation or home can reduce water bills.
