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Water

Sailors Bay Creek, NorthbridgeWater is a very precious resource; all living things need it to survive. It doesn’t take much to contaminate our river and unfortunately when it rains the stormwater that runs off our roads and houses pours into our creeks, taking with it chemicals, litter, weeds and dirt.

At the moment, Level 3 water restrictions apply in the Willoughby Local Government Area.

The water in Willoughby’s taps comes from Warragamba Dam, but by installing a rainwater tank you could use local rainfall for lots of things, such as washing clothes and watering the garden. You can also reuse greywater, the water from your laundry, shower and sinks.

Understanding the  The Water Cycle - 127 KB is an important step to understanding the value of clean water and using it wisely.

We live on the driest inhabited continent on Earth, so it pays to do all we can to treat our water wisely.

Take It Personally has some practical steps to sustainable living.

The CleanWater website is supported by Council and aims to raise awareness of water issues in the area.