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15 Apr 2021 | Update

Common plumber terms when fixing a leak

Learning a few simple plumbing terms will make fixing your leak a simple and stress-free experience.

  • Leaks
  • Water issues
Plumber installing a waterwise showerhead
15 Apr 2021 | Update

How to get the most out of your Waterwise Council's greening initiatives

See how you can contribute to a cooler, greener urban environment with help from your local council.

  • Waterwise
  • Community
Dad gardening with kids and applying mulch to waterwise verge
30 Mar 2021 | Update

Why tapped in West Aussies are checking for leaks at their holiday homes

Small leaks can quickly become a big problem at holiday homes. Make sure you know what to look for.

  • Leaks
  • Water issues
Man fixing a leaking tap in the kitchen.
30 Mar 2021 | Update

Scholarship to empower emerging Indigenous water leaders

We’re offering scholarships to support and empower emerging Indigenous water leaders.

  • Careers
Inaugural winners of our Emerging Indigenous Water Leaders Scholarship Taylor Hayward and Jaymee Woods
26 Mar 2021 | Update

Est. 1995: Looking back at our Waterwise Schools Program

For 25 years, we have been working with schools to empower future generations to become sustainability ambassadors.

  • Education
  • Waterwise
  • Community
children participating in the waterwise experience
26 Mar 2021 | Update

Leak detection made ‘paw-sible’ with Kep!

Australia’s first leak detection dog Kep has snouted out her largest leak discovery yet.

  • Leaks
  • Water issues
Kep sitting on the ground
26 Feb 2021 | Update

Lifting the lid on wastewater blockages in Perth

In 2020, we responded to more than 2,300 wastewater blockages across Perth. Find out if you’re living in one of Perth’s most blocked -up suburbs.

  • Residential
  • Wastewater
  • Water issues
Wastewater blockage caused by non-flushable items such as wet wipes, clothing and sanitary products
01 Feb 2021 | Update

Non-essential planned work postponed

We're postponing all non-essential planned work in Perth, Peel and South West regions that would require customers' water to be turned off.

  • Community
  • COVID-19
  • Service alert
Mother and daughter in the kitchen filling up a glass with water.
31 Jan 2021 | Update

Perth, Peel & South West dam picnic areas closed

Picnic and recreational areas at Perth, Peel and South West dams managed by Water Corporation will be closed from 6pm Sunday 31 January until Friday 5 February, in line with State Government five-day lockdown restrictions.

  • COVID-19
  • Dams
Harvey Dam
21 Dec 2020 | Update

Creating opportunities for people with disability

We’re offering new work experience placements and traineeships focused on young Western Australians with disability.

  • Careers
A young school leaver gets training on the computer in a busy office.