Water
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

Photo: David Killick
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