EcoWater is a department of Waitakere City Council. We manage the City's assets and services that relate to the 'three waters' -
water supply,
wastewater, and
stormwater.
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Checking for leaks - Is your water bill higher than it
should be?
(Size 1653K) |
Leaking taps and toilets can waste a lot of water and a lot
of money! If your water bill is high or you are concerned
for ay reason, then it is a good idea to carry out a leak
test. |
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Creating a beautiful garden - Without wasting a drop of
water
(Size 1140K) |
Survey's have shown that over 20% of a household's water is
used in the garden, so it's a great place to stop wasting
both your water and money. |
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Fat and your Water System
(Size 1140K) |
Fat and grease from cooking blocks drains. When they are
tipped down the drain they cool and solidify blocking the
pipes. |
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Managing Waitakere's Three Waters
(Size 1496K) |
We can't survive without water! We just need to look at
global examples of water conservation and management to
realise we have a precious resource. |
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Quality drinking water - From your rain tank
(Size 1869K) |
Safe drinking water is
vital to your health. If your drinking water comes from
a rain tank it is up to you to ensure your water is safe
to use & reduce the risk of waterborne illness from
contaminated tank water. |
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Rainwater Tanks - In the urban area
(Size 1111K) |
Rainwater is a valuable natural resource that can be
collected as an environmentally responsible way to provide
real cost savings to any home or business. |
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Saving water - Free changes you can make
(Size 1803K) |
We all know there is no shortage of rain in Waitakere,
however there are significant costs to store, treating and
delivering water to your homes. |
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You and your water meter
(Size 2344K) |
It's important to know where your meter is located and how
to read it. Most of the water meters used in Waitakere City
are of the digital metric type. |
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A guide to the management of your on-site wastewater system
(Size 1635K) |
On-site wastewater systems are designed to provide
effective treatment, but to remain effective they
must operate correctly and be maintained. |
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Solar
Water Heating - For your home
(Size 1057K) |
New Zealand has a growing demand for energy. Yet
most forms of energy production have harmful effects
on our environment or face serious shortages in the
future. |
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Water-wise Gardening Guide
(Size 1559K) |
Drinking water is an expensive resource. Unless we
reduce the amount we use outside we face the
daunting prospect of paying millions of dollars for
a new water resource. |
