Water

Water is a precious natural resource. Our Water Savings Action Plan (WSAP) identifies actions to be undertaken to reduce water use at UOW.

 

WATER FACTS

An eight minute shower using a regular showerhead uses around 120 litres of water. A water efficient showerhead uses less than 72 litres.

More water facts >

WSAP ANNUAL REPORT 2008

Buildings and Grounds has continued to work closely with Sydney Water and the University’s Faculties of Engineering and Chemistry on water saving projects..  The attached is the 2008 Annual Report on the UOW WSAP and how we went.

View 2008 WSAP Report >

ONE LESS CUP

Did you know we use over 3000 disposable cups per week on campus? Click here for the solution.

KEEN ON GREEN?

ESI are looking for Environment Champions. Email  environment_team@uow.edu.au to register your interest.

WATER TANK STORAGE

Hidden away around the University is 944,000 litres of water storage!

Where are they? >

ESI_Water testing