Protecting the Environment Water is a scarce and essential natural resource. We can all care for our water by turning off the tap when we brush our teeth, fixing dripping taps, making sure waste is not poured down the stormwater drain or dumped into our waterways.
Domestic wastewater is water from our sinks, toilets and washing machines.
While this wastewater flows to the sewage treatment plant, not all chemicals can be removed before its release to waterways or the ocean. We can help solve this problem by not pouring chemicals, oil, paint, solvents and other toxic substances down the drain or toilet. Your local council should be able to help you dispose of these things properly. Model stormwater quality management plans and guideline Local governments are to develop and implement environmental plans including one for urban stormwater quality management. Less than 3 percent of the Earth's total supply of water is fresh water.