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Household water and waste advice

Saving water at home and work

Tips and tricks to help you conserve water.

What you can and can't flush

Find out what's okay to flush and wash down the sink.

Trees and your pipes

Avoid costly mistakes when selecting and planting trees for your yard.

Pressure sewer systems

Information about pressure sewer systems.

Water pressure, appearance and colour

What do if your water pressure, appearance or colour changes.

What to do in a bushfire or flood

Information to help you prepare for bushfire and floods.

Working near pipes

Things to think about when working near pipes to avoid issues.

Who does what in water

Find out who is responsible for what in water.