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Water Matters

Water Matters explores how water is supplied, how it can be used wisely, and how Aboriginal knowledge and perspectives shape our relationship with water.

Perth metro school programs

For over 30 years, we’ve engaged tens of thousands of students annually to deliver meaningful experiences that encourage lasting waterwise behaviour and help build a sustainable water future for our communities. 

Perth metro incursions

Our free incursions are delivered by the Waterwise School Education team to support the Western Australian Curriculum, including the sustainability cross-curricular priority.

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Waterwise school action plan

Our waterwise action plan supports schools with adopting waterwise practices and demonstrates your school's commitment to being waterwise. It also encourages students to become lifelong sustainability ambassadors.

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Latest updates


04 Mar 2026 | Update

New watering day roster for the West Pilbara

Starting 1 April 2026, West Pilbara residents in the City of Karratha will move to a three day per week sprinkler roster.

  • Residential
  • Education
  • North West
  • Offers
  • Watering
09 Nov 2025 | Update

New guidelines for working near our assets

We’ve updated the technical guidelines you need to follow when planning planning construction, excavation or landscaping work near our water infrastructure.

  • Builders
  • Residential
  • Renovating
  • Education
  • Projects
08 Sep 2025 | Update

Protecting WAs water infrastructure

Our Protection of Assets (POA) team play a key role in protecting underground and above-ground assets. Their work is essential for ensuring safety and reliability, reducing risks when work happens near our infrastructure.

  • Education
  • Builders
  • Projects