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Water efficiency around the home

Water is a precious resource. It is important that we use it carefully. Being water wise is not only good for the environment, it will also help you to make some savings on your water bill.

Water efficiency tips Water checklist Water-efficient devices

My Usage Tracker

This handy online tool calculates your daily water usage, compares it to previous bills and helps you see usage spikes which could indicate a hidden leak.

To use My Usage Tracker:

  1. take a reading from your water meter (here's a video showing you how)

  2. write the reading down - black numbers (kilolitres) only

  3. log in or register for My Account

  4. go to the 'My Usage' page

  5. enter your meter reading

Please note: My Usage Tracker is available for properties with one water meter.

 

Go to My Usage Tracker in My Account

Alternative water sources

Rainwater, greywater, bore water and recycled water are great alternative water sources that can ease demand on the town water supply. Click on the orange links below to find out more about how these water sources can help improve water efficiency around your home and garden.

Rainwater tanks Greywater and bore water Recycled water

South East Queensland dam levels

Seqwater manages all dams in our region and reports combined dam levels every 24 hours.

The SEQ Water Grid storage is the combined capacity of South East Queensland's drinking water supply dams at Wivenhoe, Somerset, North Pine, Hinze, Baroon Pocket, Leslie Harrison, Ewen Maddock, Cooloolabin, Sideling Creek, Lake Macdonald, Little Nerang and Wappa.

The grid (which can be viewed on a map) allows Seqwater to move treated drinking water around the region.

View current dam levels
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