Articles with Tag(s): "sustainable-water"

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Research on the Effects of Australia’s Declining Groundwater

June 13, 2018
In a related article, we explored the effect of Australia’s water use on river systems. While surface water is impacted, Australia also contains rich reservoirs of water underground. Since we live in a very dry country, groundwater is extensively depended upon across country. This article explores Australia’s declining ground water and the consequence of such. Effects […]
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Australia’s Water Use and the Effect on River Systems

June 13, 2018
Australian households do not necessarily consume the most water. The largest use of Australia’s water resources is irrigation and agricultural purposes, however this ultimately serves the best interests of households who are then able to buy quality food at a good price to put on their table. One might think therefore households can’t make much difference in […]
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Harvesting Safe and Clean Rainwater for Your Swimming Pool

June 13, 2018
If you have the luxury of a swimming pool on your property, then you probably become the envy of your neighbours who don’t during the hotter summer months of the year as your family splashes around. What many don’t realise is the amount of time and cost that often goes into maintaining a swimming pool […]
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Environmental Concerns Over Australia’s Natural Water Supplies and Growing Population

April 26, 2018
While saving money is often cited as a reason for harvesting rainwater, the desire to be more environmentally-friendly – to preserve our precious water supplies for our ecosystems, for recreation and future generations – is the more compelling reason people invest in a rainwater harvesting system.   Throughout Australia today, environmental concerns are at an all-time high. […]
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How to be “Off the Grid” with Water

April 26, 2018
No matter whether you are wanting to save costs or do your bit for the environment, living off-grid, independent of local utilities, in an urban residential setting is possible. In sunny Australia, it is easy to go off-grid with solar, harnessing the sun’s energy to provide us with power and hot water for free, but given […]
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Becoming Self-Sufficient with Rainwater, Stormwater and Recycled Grey Water

April 26, 2018
If you are considering becoming water self-sufficient, making your house independent from a main water supply, then you will need to do some careful planning. The most important thing is to obviously ensure such is sustainable, that you will have a continuous supply of high quality water supply all year long. Safety Concerns with City […]
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How to Calculate Your Home Water Usage

April 26, 2018
Earth’s surface is two-thirds water, 71% to be exact, and of that around 2.5% is fresh water. With such limited fresh water supply, governments invest in desalination plants, recycled water, dams, underground water sources and like. Supplying fresh water on demand is a costly exercise, but a basic requirement for developing societies. In Australia, property […]
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More Australian Homes Choosing to Live Off-the-Grid

April 26, 2018
Have you ever wanted to go “off the grid”? Living off the grid means a life that is independent of local utilities, homes that are completely autonomous from municipal services such as power and water. In Australia, almost half a million homes live off the grid when it comes to supplying their own water. These are normally those […]
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Planning Your Farm Water Storage: An Overview

April 26, 2018
Identifying water storage facilities that you will need is important when carefully planning the water resources required by your rural property or farm. It requires a good understanding of your water sources and their proximity to where you need the water. Careful planning will ensure your water is efficiently stored and easily accessible at the right locations […]
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How to Calculate Your Farm Water Needs

April 26, 2018
If you run a farming business in rural Australia then obviously it is vital to have a renewable and affordable water supply. You may have access to water on your property, but if it isn’t enough or you need to truck in a lot, then your farming business may not be sustainable. Your first step […]
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Socio-Economic Benefits to Rainwater Harvesting: Councils, Community and Individuals

April 4, 2018
There are many benefits that come from harvesting rainwater, benefits to individual home owners as well as to councils and government, communities and areas. This article will look at some of the socio-economic benefits to rainwater harvesting. Benefits of Rainwater Harvesting There are many benefits from rainwater harvesting, which forms just one element of a […]
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Health Concerns Over Rainwater Use? Lead and Sludge Contamination in Rainwater

April 4, 2018
In Australia, there is a debate on the health of people using harvested rainwater. Earlier this year (2016), at the Rainwater Harvesting Association of Australia (RHAA) seminar in Sydney, a presentation that included recent research by PJ Coombes of Urban Water Cycle Solutions was presented. This article will explore some of the issues presented and the different sides. Sources […]
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Changes in Australia’s River Systems Since European Colonisation

April 4, 2018
In many areas of Australia, particularly in the south-eastern parts, rivers were once much wider with shallow beds. The rivers systems often had strong bursts of water followed by long and dry periods, creating the disconnected ponds called billabongs. While there was once a jolly swagman who camped by a billabong, sadly there are much […]
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Australia’s Extreme Weather Threatens Mains Water Supply

April 4, 2018
Many take for granted the main water supplied to their property. According to an international investigation and report, Australian water utilities need to adapt to extreme weather event to protect vulnerable water supplies and ensure clean drinking water into the future. The report found that extreme weather events like we are experiencing more of, from droughts […]
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How to Plan Your Farm Water Storage

March 7, 2018
As a farmer or someone dealing with agriculture you would understand that water means everything to your land or livestock, family and business. The consequences of not having water are tragic and so it is extremely important to know how much water you need. The Victorian Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) estimate that: […]