Water is a precious commodity. Actively conserving water, reducing runoff and not littering all helps to protect stormwater quality. This in turn, protects local creeks, rivers, and estuaries and contributes to clean, healthy waterways and flood and drought resilience.
Everyday actions to protect and conserve water contribute to the protection from environmental threats, the enhancement of beautiful landscapes and healthy ecosystems, new business opportunities, and conservation of nature based cultural and recreational pursuits.
Simple actions you can take to help prevent stormwater pollution include:
Sweeping gutters and driveways instead of hosing.
Washing your vehicle on the grass, not on the road, then pouring any leftover soapy water on the lawn. Or go to a car wash.
Raking up grass clippings and placing them in the green waste bin.
Cleaning water-based paintbrushes over soil or in a sink connected to the sewerage system.
Putting cigarette butts in the bin.
Taking plastic bags with you when walking the dog.