Melbourne Water Melbourne's water storages are currently at: 34.6% A week of minimal rainfall has seen water storages drop by 0.3% of capacity. The decrease represents an overall decline of 6.3 billion litres. The major catchments received between 2.6 to 11.0 mm of rain during the week, with an average of 6.5 mm. This was 40% below the long-term average for the period, 10.9 mm. As a result, streamflow into the major reservoirs was below par. The 2.0 billion litres of streamflow was 30% below the average of 2.9 billion litres. With dry conditions in the catchments, consistent rain over days and weeks is needed for storages to increase. Melburnians used an average of 164 litres each a day. (source: Melbourne Water).

Saving Water Melbourne’s water situation is serious. We all need to save water, even when the weather is cooler. Our target is 155 litres per person per day. Here is a few valuable ideas to do in your everyday life to help meet Target 155.

1. Install a free water-efficient showerhead
2. Keep your showers to under 4 minutes
3. Don’t use drinking water on the garden
4. Follow Stage 3a water restrictions
5. Use Bioganic Waterless Products to clean your car