Water saving - why it is important

Why save water?

Of all the water in the world, only 3% is fresh. Less than one third of 1% of this fresh water is available for human use. The rest is frozen in glaciers or polar ice caps, or is deep within the earth, beyond our reach.

To put it another way, if 100 litres represents the world's water, about half a tablespoon of it is fresh water available for our use.

* The global water situation
- remember that our local water supplies are part of a bigger global water cycle

* Embodied water
- the water consumed in the production of our food and everyday products

* The impacts of consumption
- do you know what happens as a result of our water consumption habits?

* It's time to take action
- let's not play the blame game, each of us needs to take responsibility and take action at home, at work and at play!

* Water conservation around Australia
- current water levels, restrictions and water conservation programs around Australia.