Water conservation

Water conservation has become an increasingly important issue over the last few years.  Further expansion of development within Blacktown City will place pressure on our water supply and will require all residents, as well as Council, to reduce water use.   

Between 2016 and 2036 there is forecast to be 221,500 more people, 83,800 new dwellings, and a further 30 square kilometres of imperviousness in both the North West Growth Area and within the existing residential areas.

The growth in population, dwellings and infrastructure will increase:

• demand for drinking water
• stormwater runoff flowing off roads and buildings and into our creeks
• the need for water sensitive urban design (WSUD) assets that reduce flooding and also pollutant loads to Blacktown City’s waterways
• demand for high quality public open space
• local temperatures through the urban heat island effect.
  
  

Currently the combined water required across the City for all residents, businesses and Council services is 32.8 giga litres of water per annum and the expected population growth will see an extra 19 giga litres consumed each year to meet residential, industrial and commercial demand. In turn, by 2036, a further 13 giga litres per year of wastewater will be generated that needs to be processed (and probably discharged into local creeks).

How can you be more water efficient?

Being careful with how much water we use helps makes sure there's enough for everybody. Follow Sydney Water’s Water Wise Guidelines and tips on everyday common sense things you can do around your home and garden to use water efficiently. 

For more information and resources check out how our friends at the Parramatta River Catchment Group and Sydney Water are also being water wise.