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Australia is often cited as the driest inhabited continent on earth.
The pressures on our precious water supplies continue to grow due to an increasing population, climate change and Mother Nature’s reaction.
Access to safe, clean water is a basic human need and is essential to keep the wheels of commerce, agriculture and other industries turning successfully.
Where does Australia’s drinking water come from?
Our huge country is geographically diverse, and our main water sources include surface water collected from lakes and dams and groundwater extracted from aquifers beneath the earth’s surface.
Rainfall is relied on to replenish these water supplies, but the amount and distribution of rain are becoming more and more erratic and unpredictable.
Seawater is increasingly being used to supplement natural fresh water supplies, and the water desalination and treatment process is expensive.
Household water use in Australia
Understanding how much water we use is a vital factor in managing water supplies effectively.
On average, every Australian household uses around 340,000 litres of mains water every year, and about 40% of that is used to flush the toilet or water the garden.
Reducing the amount of potable (drinking water quality) mains water we use for these tasks would make a massive difference to the nation’s water resources.
We can all play our part by collecting rainwater for use in the garden and washing cars.
Effects of climate change and weather events on water supplies
Globally, the impacts of climate change are having a dramatic effect on water supplies.
Changing rainfall patterns, including floods, increasing temperatures and prolonged droughts are becoming more frequent.
Bushfires can devastate water catchment areas and affect the quantity and quality of the water supply.
Likewise, intense rainfall and flooding can put enormous strain on water supply infrastructure and contaminate stored water.
Risk of water contamination and supply interruptions
Contaminated water poses a significant risk to public health.
Bushfires, floods, industrial spills, agricultural runoffs and pollution can all compromise the safety of our drinking water.
Extreme weather events and pollution put huge pressure on water treatment plants to maintain water quality standards and can lead to water supply interruptions.
Proactive strategies and a united, committed approach to addressing climate change has never been so important.
Protecting water quality in your home
Installing a mains-fed water filter system in your home or business offers valuable protection from the threat of consuming contaminated water.
Under-sink water filtration systems remove contaminants, bacteria, chemicals (including PFAS, “forever chemicals), and impurities to protect the quality of drinking water from your tap.
Plumbed-in filter systems can remove sediment, dirt, chlorine, viruses, parasites and bacteria and maintain an unlimited flow of fresh, safe drinking water when the quality of mains water is uncertain.
Become water wise
Australia’s water supply faces a complex set of challenges from increasing extreme weather events, potential contamination crises and a growing population.
Action is needed at global, national, regional and community levels to protect our precious water supplies for current and future generations.
Individually, we can protect our health and well-being by installing a filtered water system in our homes and businesses, and we can all play our part in preserving and reducing our water usage.
Every drop of water is precious and should be cherished to guarantee our great nation continues to flourish economically and our people stay healthy and hydrated.
About Water2water
Water2water has been selling, renting and servicing water filtration systems and providing drinking water solutions for over 25 years.
We are a privately owned Australian company with our head office in Perth, Western Australia.
Check out our under-sink water filter systems and Reverse Osmosis systems, and call our friendly team on 1300 880 303 for free, unbiased advice on the best water filter system for you.