Water supply & water conservation
Please note: School talks and tours of the Groundwater Replenishment Visitor Centre have been postponed until further notice. For more information visit our latest updates page.
Living on the world’s driest inhabited continent we need to understand how to conserve and supply water.
Our workshops, excursions and tours align with the Science, HaSS and English curriculum while satisfying the Sustainability cross-curricular priority.
How it works
You can pick-and-mix the resources and online activities below. The resources focus on Perth's water cycle and the importance of conserving and protecting water.
Water supply incursion
Learn about the protection and treatment process of our water sources as it travels through the water cycle in this classroom based workshop run by one of our educational officers.
Number of students: 30-60
Length: 45 mins
- Identify Perth’s drinking water sources
- Understand the need to protect our catchments
- Understand the journey of water and its treatment from water sources to water meter
Number of students: 30-60
Length: 1 hour
- The role of dams, groundwater and desalination
- How and why we need to protect our catchment areas
- Basic water treatment processes
Water conservation incursion
Learn about water conservation behaviours and sustainability in this classroom based workshop run by one of our educational officers.
Number of students: 30-60
Length: 45 minutes
- The importance of water in our lives
- Why we shouldn’t waste water
- Students identify simple behaviour changes to reduce water use
Number of students: 30-60
Length: 1 hour
- Importance of water for themselves and the environment
- Why we need to conserve water
- Students identify how their household can reduce water use
Groundwater replenishment excursion
Our guided tours of Australia’s first Groundwater Replenishment Centre take students on an exciting water cycle journey through interpretive walkways, multimedia experiences and on-site viewing stations.
Number of students: 15-30
Length: 1 hour and 15 mins
- Water recycling processes
- How groundwater replenishment can play a role in sustaining Perth's water supply.
Early years learning
We have a great range of resources to help incorporate water education in to your lessons.
Virtual tours
Watch videos of the water treatment processes helping us to secure our water supply for future generations.
A-Z of waterwords
We have a dictionary of water words to help you with definitions.
Activity library
Discover WA’s water story with these WA curriculum-linked activities.
Interactive activities
Perth's water supply
Students can locate their homes and investigate surrounding water facilities.
Year group: Yr 2 and above
Curriculum: Science Yr 2–10, Geography Yr 2–10
Length: own pace
Water sources
Learn about where our water comes from.
Year group: Yr 4 and above
Curriculum: Science Yr 5–7, Geography Yr 4–10, Sustainability Yr 4+
Length: 30 minutes
Waterwise house
Learn about water saving tips for your home.
Year group: Yr 3 and above
Curriculum: Science Yr 3, 4, 7, Geography Yr 3, Sustainability Yr 3+
Length: 30 minutes
Water cycle
Learn about our water cycle and where water comes from.
Year group: Yr 4 and above
Curriculum: Science Yr 3–10
Length: 10–45 mins depending on age