Environment & Sustainability

Although Australia is the worlds driest inhabited continent, Australians are amongst the highest per capita consumers of water. 

This has led to serious water shortages throughout Australia and placed many of the country's river systems under stress.  This is exacerbated by the fact that Wyndham is among the driest municipalities in the Greater Melbourne area with an average rainfall in the range of 400-500mm.

This section of the website provides information on the Water Issue, Council's water consumption; Waterway quality in Wyndham; activities taken by Council to reduce water consumption and impact on waterways; and things that you can do to help reduce water consumption and human impact on waterways.

• Council's Water Action
  Click here to find out what Council is doing to reduce Wyndham's water consumption and impact on water quality
• What You Can Do
  There are many things that we can do to reduce both the amount of water we consume and our impact on local waterways. Click here for further information.
• The Water Issue
  When talking about Water there are two interrelated issues that need to be discussed, the first is the need for water conservation, the second is the condition and quality of waterways
• Wyndham's Water Consumption & Quality
  Click here for information on Council's and the community's water consumption & information on the quality of our water
• Water Restrictions
  On 1 April 2007, Stage 3a water restrictions came into effect in Wyndham.
• Showerhead Exchange Program
  Wyndham City Council, with the support of City West Water, is now running a free permanent Showerhead Exchange Program for all Wyndham residents.
• Wyndham Water Action Plan
  The Wyndham Water Action Plan provides a context for the issues of water conservation and water quality in Wyndham.
• Rainwater Use
  Details about how you can safely use rainwater and make water savings around your home.
• Greywater Reuse
  Reusing grewater is a viable option during times of drought and water restricitons. Click here for rules and regulations.
• Other useful Links
  The following links will lead you to more information on water conservation and management.