Trial of local and state government water saving program begins in SA
The trial of a free showerhead exchange program established under a water saving agreement between South Australia’s local government association and the State Government is underway.
The trial, which will see householders trade in old showerheads for free low-flow models on designated days in each municipality, will run in 10 local government areas over about two months.
South Australian Minister for Water Security, Karlene Maywald, says if the trial is successful, the initiative will be offered to all councils in the state by the end of this year.
About 300,000 low-flow showerheads are expected to be made available to households during the anticipated three year life of the showerhead exchange program. It is understood the success of the scheme will be measured by its take-up by residents.
South Australia’s local government association and the State Government earlier this year signed a Memorandum of Understanding that commits the association to encouraging councils to work with their local communities on water conservation issues, including setting local water conservation targets, and supporting councils to become more active in promoting sustainable water use in their communities.
The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by South Australian Minister for Water Security, Karlene Maywald; SA Water Chief Executive, Anne Howe; and Local Government Association of South Australia President, Joy Baluch.
The local governments participating in the trial of the showerhead exchange program are: Marion, Mitcham, Charles Sturt, Campbelltown, West Torrens, Unley, Onkaparinga, Salisbury, Victor Harbor and Port Augusta city councils.
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