Water for wellbeing in suburban homes

Water is critical for keeping our suburbs healthy so Boorloo (Perth) is a great place to live. Water helps our suburbs flourish. It maintains the trees and other vegetation, keeping the suburbs cool during hot summers and providing homes for wildlife.

Illustration of a suburban house with greenery showing how water can be used for wellbeing and how to be conscious of water usage
Water for wellbeing in our suburban homes:
  • Home gardens are great places to play, socialise and relax. They keep us healthy and connected with family, friends and nature.
  • Home gardens and verge plants and trees are also important for cooling the local area during hot summers and providing homes for wildlife.
  • Home gardens need smart approaches to watering to help them flourish, while still being waterwise.
  • Driveways that let rain soak into the ground help reduce the amount of stormwater that runs onto the road, and increase soil moisture for nearby plants that help keep the area cool.

There are many ways you can help protect our valuable water by being waterwise.

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Water for wellbeing is part of our 'Building community water literacy' project

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