MidCoast Council now has a clearer picture of how the community uses and values water, thanks to the hundreds of people who took part in a recent community water survey.
Council’s Director of Infrastructure and Engineering Services, Rob Scott, said the survey indicated the community was keen to learn more about water.
“It’s great to see people are still thinking about how important water is after the 2019-2020 drought.
“People want to learn more about water – how to save it, the science behind it, how water and wastewater gets to and from their homes, and what water security options we’re looking at for the future.”
Mr Scott said the survey responses would help inform a range of initiatives to improve the community’s water knowledge.
“It’s in our best interest as a community for everyone to have a good understanding of where their water comes from, how we manage it and what impact our actions can have on the health of our water systems.
“With our Integrated Water Cycle Management strategy currently under review, we’re particularly keen to raise awareness about the issues we face and get people thinking about how we can overcome these challenges going forward.”
The strategy guides Council’s direction for the sustainable management of water and sewer services over a 30-year period.
With a range of options being investigated to improve water security across the MidCoast, Mr Scott said he looked forward to working with an informed public when the time came to discuss these options with the community.
“Water is something we all share and can’t live without. It’s our goal to make sure everyone understands this and is equipped with the knowledge and awareness to make sustainable water choices.”
The winners of the five $100 ShopMidCoast gift cards – which were up for grabs for taking part in the survey – have been notified.
To find out ways you can save water, visit https://www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/Water-Services/Managing-Water-Use/Saving-water-at-home
