Schools urged to join new water program

CASEY schools are being encouraged to take up a new water saving program.
The initiative will allow schools to conduct a full audit of their internal water use and will also include the installation of water efficiency fittings and maintenance.
Narre Warren South MP Judith Graley said the State Government program commenced last year with $3 million being spent across Victorian schools.
“I have written to my local schools encouraging them to take up the offer,” Ms Graley said.
Ms Graley said it was simple and easy for local schools to join the program.
“Our schools can even enjoy this service without any outlay and pay the costs over two to three years based on estimated savings on their school’s water bills – without any upfront payment.”
She said the auditors specialise in indoor water systems – giving schools solutions to achieve water savings.
“When completed, the program could save up to a billion litres of water a year from simple measures such as fixing leaks, fitting flow control valves and fine-tuning existing equipment.
“We all need to make water-saving a lifelong habit and schools can now demonstrate and promote this important activity,” Ms Graley said.
Each school completing the program will be officially recognised as a Water Saver School.