WATER WISE CAMPAIGN

 

Water is not free we pay for every litre just like you do at home. We need your help!!!

 

TARGET: To reduce our water consumption by 20%

 

REASON: To prevent further plot fee increases by ever increasing water bills

 

WHAT CAN WE DO TO SAVE WATER:

  • Major plumbing leaks report immediately to John Hassell on 0414701747. If you know how to turn the water system off do it. Put a note on the whiteboard, near water tanks, to advise other gardeners
  • Minor tap leaks put bucket under tap (to reuse water) and email or text John Hassell, for repairs at the next working bee
  • If you wash your produce capture the water in a bucket and reuse on your garden
  • Use mulch and shade cloth in the summer to reduce evaporation.
  • Always check your soil before watering. While the surface will appear dry, if you scratch below and its moist DON'T water
  • Use hand held hoses only. No sprinklers allowed
  • Personnel water tanks cannot be filled from mains only from our tanks or your home

DON'T water:

  • If rain is forecast, during the heat of the day or when it's windy
  • Bare soil or the foliage of your plants. Target the root zone of plants only

DO water:

  • In the morning or evening. 

 

Remember mains water is drinking water and is precious and expensive. For small amounts consider using a watering can straight from our tanks and it's free.

 

Please consider all the points above before opening a tap and help us reduce water consumption by 20%.

 

Thank you,

The Committee

Added May 2016: Water Wise Campaign