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Giving back to Perth's groundwater supply
We were the first utility in the country, and among the first in the world, to use groundwater replenishment. Stage 2 is now complete allowing us to recharge Perth's aquifers with up to 28 billion litres of purified recycled water each year.
There's no such thing as wastewater
Water Corporation joins forces with Hazer Group to recycle excess biogas. The biogas is turned into low emission hydrogen to replace fossil fuels.
Cyclone-proof water for Karratha
Karratha’s water supply is secure for decades to come with a new more cyclone-proof water tank. 2020’s Tropical Cyclone Damien damaged the previous tank supplying most of Karratha’s water.
Helping the homeless one load at a time
There are many ways to lend a hand. One of our Water Corporation employees volunteers her time every fortnight to help the homeless with Orange Sky.
One giant leap for spongekind
A new species of freshwater sponge has been discovered in Wyndham. This is the first time the genus has been reported in Australia.
Fighting fire in the Great Southern
An immense amount of work goes on behind the scenes to maintain a secure water supply during a bushfire.
Fighting climate change with big data
Water Corporation presented the power of data at the City of Canning's Changing Your World conference.
A fruitful outcome for Yakanarra
Thanks to a new citrus garden planted using a grant from Water Corporation and Lions Club of Broome, there will be healthy snack options for a remote Kimberley community.
Waterwise champions making it their business to save water
Using water sustainably is good for business. Just ask this year's waterwise award recipients.
2022 Community Choice Awards
The Community Choice Awards recognises leading Waterwise Councils, as voted by you. The shortlisted projects are all innovative and create benefits for the community