Our Water Future: Demand

As our population and economy grows, it is critical that we do all we can to reduce the amount of water we use in our day-to-day lives. 

Cairns Regional Council is implementing initiatives to reduce per capita consumption of water and allow for completion of feasibility studies and detailed planning for new water supply sources. Key actions to be implemented to reduce the demand on potable water include:

• Initiatives to reduce water conservation in Council managed buildings and facilities

• Operational water conservation initiatives including leak detection and repair, pressure management and installation of district meters
  
• Permanent water conservation measures
  
• Water conservation education and activities to encourage residents and businesses to take positive action to conserve water
  
• Promoting and identifying appropriate recycled water customers and implementing feasible recycled water projects

To encourage wiser use of water by all members of our community, Cairns Regional Water & Waste have launched the 'Our Cairns Water' campaign. 

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