This Pie Chart shows the Wollongong Campus water consumption breakdow...

This Graph shows the Wollongong Campus total annual water consumption.

Why a Water Portfolio?

Fresh water is a precious natural resource that should not be wasted.  In 2005, water levels dropped in our dams to below 40% capacity and Level 3 water restrictions were in place. Although water restrictions were eased slightly in 2008 and dam levels improved due to more rainfall in our water catchment areas it is important that we value this resource and prevent wastage of high quality drinking water.

Wollongong Campus water consumption was audited in 2006 and identified a breakdown of the water consumption. 

• The first graph on the right shows the Wollongong Campus water consumption breakdown, 2006

Total annual water consumption since 1999 is shown in the graph below.  In 2008, the Wollongong Campus used 150 000 kilolitres of water. 

A Water Savings Action Plan (WSAP) has been developed in 2007.  This plan identifies actions to be undertaken to reduce water use at the Wollongong Campus.

• The second graph on the right shows the Wollongong Campus total annual water consumption