Be WaterWise and conserve our natural resources Current Water Restrictions are available here.
Water is one of our most precious resources. You can help preserve and reduce your water consumption by implementing the following suggestions. Indoors- Turn taps off tightly and replace worn washers
- Use appliances that reduce water use
- Match the load size to the fill level on your washing machine
- Wash only full loads in your washing machine and dishwasher
- Use plugs in sinks and baths
- Turn the tap off while you brush your teeth
- Check for leaks by turning off all taps and cisterns then checking your meter - if your meter reading changes you may have a leak somewhere on your property
- Install a water saving shower head
- For a soak, take a bath instead of a shower
- Install a dual flush toilet
Did you know... - Showers use 10 to 20 litres of water a minute
- Dripping taps waste about 200 litres of water each day
- The amount of water used in your toilet cistern can be reduced by installing a dual flush toilet, or by putting a few sealed plastic drink bottles full of water in the cistern
The average amount of water used:
| Flush Toilet (full flush) |
12 litres |
| Bath |
100 litres |
| A long Shower |
200 litres |
| Brushing teeth with tap running |
5 litres |
| Fill the Hand basin |
5 litres |
| Dishwasher |
50 litres/load |
| Washing Machine |
150 litres/load |
| Sprinkler |
1000 litres/hour |
| Car Washing (with hose) |
200 litres |
| Hosing Driveway |
100 litres |
| Dripping Tap |
200 litres/day |
The average person uses 10 litres of water per person each day drinking, cooking and cleaning. SewerageGreater Hume Shire Council operates a sewerage disposal scheme within some towns within the Shire. Residences are required to connect to these schemes where they are available. Residences outside these areas are required to provide their own onsite sewerage management system. Septic TanksInstallation of on-site sewage management systems requires approval from Council. The type of system approved will be determined by the site (soil) conditions and any potential contamination issues. On-site sewage management systems are subject to Council regulations which are designed to protect the public health as well as the environment. Contact Council staff at the Culcairn office on (02) 6029 8588 for additional information on sewerage management within Greater Hume Shire. Culcairn Office
| Address: |
40 Balfour Street Culcairn NSW 2660 |
| Phone: |
(02) 6029 8588 |
| Fax: |
(02) 6029 8607 |
Holbrook Office
| Address: |
39 Young Street, Holbrook NSW 2644 |
| Phone: |
(02) 6036 0100 |
| Fax: |
(02) 6036 2683 |
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