More about urban water
Water resources in our cities are under increasing pressure from growing populations and high per capita water consumption. These growing demands come at a time when our supplies have been affected by years of drought, and as waterway health continues to decline.
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From waste-d water to pure water - reprint
The Commission funded a reprint of 10,000 copies of From waste-d-water to pure water by Jenifer Simpson and is supporting its national circulation.
National workshop on water-sensitive cities
The Commission collaborated with the International Water Centre and Monash University to hold a high-level workshop to discuss action to facilitate a faster take-up of water-sensitive-cities projects.
National review of water restrictions in Australia
The National Water Commission is leading a national review to gain a better understanding of the economic costs and/or benefits of water restrictions.
Review of urban water markets and entitlements
State and territory governments and the Australian Government have committed to a review of institutional and regulatory models for achieving integrated urban water cycle management, to identify and develop innovative ways of managing and achieving more efficient water use in our cities.
Water Sensitive Urban Design
Water sensitive urban design integrates urban planning with the management, protection and conservation of the urban water cycle.