FACTS

• Since the 1990?s, Melburnians have reduced their water consumption by 22%
• If we showered for only 3 minutes less per day, we would save an additional 200 glasses of water each shower.
• Victorians have claimed over 130,000 water smart home and gardens rebates which is saving the state over 1.1 billion litres of water every year.
• Melbourne Water?s Eastern Treatment Plant treats about 40% of Melbourne?s sewage which is equivalent to about 370 million litres each day.
• The Western Treatment Plant treats about 52% of Melbourne? sewage which is equivalent to about 485 million litres each day.

TIPS

• A tip to save your back is to use a long handled digging tool which reduces the stress on your lower back as you don?t have to bend down to move soil. Long handled tools are operated by using your feet, arms and shoulders and this makes the harder digging jobs, much easier on your body.