Saving water aid launches in National Water Week

Smart Approved WaterMark, a national independent symbol to show that a product can save water around the home, was launched at National Water Week along with its new website: www.smartwatermark.org.

“There is some confusion when people see the number of water-saving or ‘waterwise’ claims made on products, so the Smart WaterMark now gives consumers confidence that if the product displays the mark, it makes a real contribution to saving water,” said the CEO of Smart WaterMark, Julian Gray.

The WaterMark could be found on products for the garden, the pool, washing the car and other products around the home.

The website has a full list of the products and where to get them, and also includes information about ways to save water and use it more efficiently.

The website launch marks the start of a campaign to promote the Smart WaterMark across Australia. The mark is required for products in some states when it comes to water rebates.

WaterMark products for the garden include wetting agents, soil enhancers and water-saving pots as well as drip and spray irrigation systems, soil moisture monitors and rain sensors.

Several rainwater-harvesting and greywater systems, and plumbing controllers also meet the Mark, while some things as simple as pool and spa covers do as well. Car washes which have shown a reduction in water required, or better still, use no water at all, have been awarded the Mark.

More products are being added all the time, once they have been assessed by the Mark’s independent technical expert panel.

“It is now widely acknowledged that the majority of people are aware of our water crisis and want to do their part — the Smart WaterMark is a useful tool for helping them do that and reduce water use,” said Gray.

For a full list of awarded products, where to get them and information about saving water visit the new website: www.smartwatermark.org.