Savings Keep Flowing With Waterwise Offers In Mid West

• Exmouth, Jurien Bay, Guilderton, Sovereign Hill and Nilgen eligible for free Showerhead Swap and/or Plumbing Service
• All Mid West scheme water customers also eligible for Dual Flush Toilet Rebate
• Water Corporation's Waterwise Towns Program to reach record 56 regional towns
• Supports regional households to save precious water and reduce bills
• Program focuses on towns reliant on independent surface and groundwater sources

Waterwise offers are now available to eligible residents of five Mid West towns, helping save precious drinking water in the lead up to another hot, dry summer.

Water Corporation's Waterwise TownsProgram has this year expanded to a record 56 regional communities where independent surface and groundwater sources are most at risk of the impacts of climate change.

Water Minister Simone McGurk announced the tailored water efficiency measures today, as part of National Water Week, which runs until 27 October.

In 2023-24, participating Mid West communities saved around 15 million litres through waterwise irrigation upgrades in Exmouth at the District High School and two Shire parks, while a number of households in Cue and Exmouth received free plumbing or irrigation services.

This year, Water Corporation customers in each eligible Mid West community can exchange two old, inefficient showerheads for waterwise alternatives under a free Showerhead Swap Program.

In addition, eligible customers in Guilderton, Sovereign Hill and Nilgen can apply for a free plumbing service to make their home more water efficient, while Water Corporation team members will be engaging with customers in Exmouth to assist with early leak detection.

For the first time, all Water Corporation scheme water customers in the Mid West - including those in communities not participating in the Waterwise Towns Program - will also be eligible for a rebate to replace a single flush toilet with a minimum WELS 4-star-rated dual flush system.

This offer, available from mid-November, is in response to heightened demand on water supplies following an extended hot, dry summer earlier this year.

Since 2013, the Waterwise Towns Program has saved 1.9 billion litres of drinking water State-wide, contributing to the long-term sustainability of Western Australia's most vital resource.

Plumbing Services are limited, with registrations open until 1 May 2025, unless allocations are exhausted earlier. Showerhead Swap is available until31 May 2025, while stocks last.

For more information or to apply, please visit watercorporation.com.au/waterwiseoffers

Comments attributed to Water Minister Simone McGurk:

"Water Corporation's Waterwise Towns Program not only helps residents save on their water bills, but also plays a crucial role in preserving water resources in regional WA where drinking water sources are most constrained.

"We know climate change presents real challenges, particularly on traditional ground and surface water sources, and programs like this are key to helping us adapt and build resilience in our water schemes.

"In its 11th year, the program has saved an impressive 1.9 billion litres of water or around 856 Olympic-sized swimming pools. I encourage communities in this year's program to take advantage of the available offers and continue to build on these savings.

"By participating in programs like the free Showerhead Swap and Plumbing Service, residents in the Mid West can make a tangible difference.

"The water savings we've seen in the Mid West in the last year alone demonstrates the collective power we have in safeguarding our precious drinking water supply."

New region-wide offer for the Mid-West - minimum WELS 4-star-rated Dual Flush Toilet Rebate from mid-November.