Increasing the amount of water we recycle is an important part of responding to a challenging outlook for an even drier climate and increased population while reducing our environmental impact.

To help increase the amount of water that is recycled, the Water Corporation can, where available, provide recycled water free of charge for community benefit. This means that with the relevant approvals, this water can be used to irrigate public parks, ovals, recreation areas, school grounds as well as other uses that benefit the community.

This water would be provided on an 'as is - where is' basis which means the user of the recycled water would be responsible for all infrastructure, additional treatment and associated pipework costs from the delivery point. The delivery point may be the wastewater treatment plant boundary, the disinfection point, a meter or a sprinkler head or other point.

All existing recycled water agreements will be reviewed to determine if they are impacted by the new policy. A streamlined agreement process has been developed.

If you would like more information on using recycled water from one of the Water Corporation's wastewater treatment plants as an alternative water source, please email water.recycling@watercorporation.com.au.

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