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Can your home use water more efficiently?  Have you considered capturing free rainwater for your own water source and to reduce stormwater flow?

As a sustainable home, a HomeSmart home:

  • Reduces water use by using low flow taps and showerheads
  • Uses dual flush, low flow toilets
  • Selects appliances with high water conservation ratings
  • Captures rainwater to a tank to supply non-drinking water needs, reducing demand on reticulated water supply and on stormwater infrastructure
  • Reduces hard impermeable surfaces in landscaping to absorb water into the ground rather than running off as stormwater 
  • Includes drought resistant planting where possible

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Photo: David Killick


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