Our Water Sustainability Team visited YHA Byron Bay, YHA Cape Byron, and Alstonville Primary School last week to conduct water assessments as part of the Sustainable Water Partner Program.
The Sustainable Water Partner Program helps businesses optimise water use and reduce their impact on our region’s water supply.
The assessment involves gathering information on how businesses use water, identifying areas of water wastage, and detecting any leaks.
Once all the data has been collected, we will develop a water efficiency plan for each location. These plans will identify and prioritise cost-effective water-saving projects, with specific action steps for implementation.
The plans will also outline expected savings in water, sewer, and trade waste costs, as well as calculate the return on investment. Additionally, the hostels and school will be eligible for a rebate funded by Rous to help implement the water efficiency projects.
Water is essential to many local businesses, so by working together, we aim to prevent waste and, where possible, help reduce overall water consumption.
By focusing on water efficiency, businesses can:
- Achieve significant water savings
- Lower water, sewage, liquid trade waste, and energy bills
- Gain recognition for their sustainability efforts.
