❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice from 2005 inquires about government initiatives to promote grey water reuse and water saving measures, particularly for low-income households. The response outlines existing programs and future considerations.
AnsweredQoN 2042Legislative Council
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Will the Minister advise -
(1) What opportunities are being proposed by the Government to promote grey water reuse?
(2) What provisions are being developed to increase household installation of grey water systems in the near future?
(3) What is the time frame for these proposals?
(4) What are the estimated possible water savings through the increased uptake of grey water use?
(5) What water saving initiatives exist specifically for low income households?
(6) Are there retrofitting programs available for low income households to install water savings devices?
(7) If so, what are the details of these programs?
(8) If not, why not?
(1) What opportunities are being proposed by the Government to promote grey water reuse?
(2) What provisions are being developed to increase household installation of grey water systems in the near future?
(3) What is the time frame for these proposals?
(4) What are the estimated possible water savings through the increased uptake of grey water use?
(5) What water saving initiatives exist specifically for low income households?
(6) Are there retrofitting programs available for low income households to install water savings devices?
(7) If so, what are the details of these programs?
(8) If not, why not?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
29 June 2005
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Water Resources
Response time
42 days
(2) The Government will consider developing new provisions if the current initiatives do not provide sufficient encouragement or changes in technology or demand for greywater systems justifies an increased effort. In addition to greywater reuse the Government continues to pursue the State Water Strategy priority of large-scale water recycling schemes that minimise environmental, economic and public health considerations. (3) Not applicable. (4) It is difficult to determine the scheme water savings through the uptake of greywater reuse systems. However, estimates from the Domestic Water Use Study on washing machines and showers indicate that it is possible to save up to 110 kL per house a year (5) All water saving measures and initiatives are carefully designed to prevent discrimination between high and low income households. The Government's Waterwise Rebate Program has numerous products available to the lower income households these include low flow showerheads, soil wetting agents and tap timers. The presence of a rebate on Waterwise washing machines has greatly increased the number, and greatly reduced the price, of such machines helping all households to improve the water efficiency of their washing machine when purchasing a new machine or replacing an old one. (6) No retrofitting programs currently exist. However, the Water Corporation is examining the suitability of such a scheme for Western Australia. (7) Not applicable. (8) Refer to (6) above.
(3) Not applicable. (4) It is difficult to determine the scheme water savings through the uptake of greywater reuse systems. However, estimates from the Domestic Water Use Study on washing machines and showers indicate that it is possible to save up to 110 kL per house a year (5) All water saving measures and initiatives are carefully designed to prevent discrimination between high and low income households. The Government's Waterwise Rebate Program has numerous products available to the lower income households these include low flow showerheads, soil wetting agents and tap timers. The presence of a rebate on Waterwise washing machines has greatly increased the number, and greatly reduced the price, of such machines helping all households to improve the water efficiency of their washing machine when purchasing a new machine or replacing an old one. (6) No retrofitting programs currently exist. However, the Water Corporation is examining the suitability of such a scheme for Western Australia. (7) Not applicable. (8) Refer to (6) above.
(4) It is difficult to determine the scheme water savings through the uptake of greywater reuse systems. However, estimates from the Domestic Water Use Study on washing machines and showers indicate that it is possible to save up to 110 kL per house a year (5) All water saving measures and initiatives are carefully designed to prevent discrimination between high and low income households. The Government's Waterwise Rebate Program has numerous products available to the lower income households these include low flow showerheads, soil wetting agents and tap timers. The presence of a rebate on Waterwise washing machines has greatly increased the number, and greatly reduced the price, of such machines helping all households to improve the water efficiency of their washing machine when purchasing a new machine or replacing an old one. (6) No retrofitting programs currently exist. However, the Water Corporation is examining the suitability of such a scheme for Western Australia. (7) Not applicable. (8) Refer to (6) above.
(5) All water saving measures and initiatives are carefully designed to prevent discrimination between high and low income households. The Government's Waterwise Rebate Program has numerous products available to the lower income households these include low flow showerheads, soil wetting agents and tap timers. The presence of a rebate on Waterwise washing machines has greatly increased the number, and greatly reduced the price, of such machines helping all households to improve the water efficiency of their washing machine when purchasing a new machine or replacing an old one. (6) No retrofitting programs currently exist. However, the Water Corporation is examining the suitability of such a scheme for Western Australia. (7) Not applicable. (8) Refer to (6) above.
(6) No retrofitting programs currently exist. However, the Water Corporation is examining the suitability of such a scheme for Western Australia. (7) Not applicable. (8) Refer to (6) above.
(7) Not applicable. (8) Refer to (6) above.
(8) Refer to (6) above.
(3) Not applicable. (4) It is difficult to determine the scheme water savings through the uptake of greywater reuse systems. However, estimates from the Domestic Water Use Study on washing machines and showers indicate that it is possible to save up to 110 kL per house a year (5) All water saving measures and initiatives are carefully designed to prevent discrimination between high and low income households. The Government's Waterwise Rebate Program has numerous products available to the lower income households these include low flow showerheads, soil wetting agents and tap timers. The presence of a rebate on Waterwise washing machines has greatly increased the number, and greatly reduced the price, of such machines helping all households to improve the water efficiency of their washing machine when purchasing a new machine or replacing an old one. (6) No retrofitting programs currently exist. However, the Water Corporation is examining the suitability of such a scheme for Western Australia. (7) Not applicable. (8) Refer to (6) above.
(4) It is difficult to determine the scheme water savings through the uptake of greywater reuse systems. However, estimates from the Domestic Water Use Study on washing machines and showers indicate that it is possible to save up to 110 kL per house a year (5) All water saving measures and initiatives are carefully designed to prevent discrimination between high and low income households. The Government's Waterwise Rebate Program has numerous products available to the lower income households these include low flow showerheads, soil wetting agents and tap timers. The presence of a rebate on Waterwise washing machines has greatly increased the number, and greatly reduced the price, of such machines helping all households to improve the water efficiency of their washing machine when purchasing a new machine or replacing an old one. (6) No retrofitting programs currently exist. However, the Water Corporation is examining the suitability of such a scheme for Western Australia. (7) Not applicable. (8) Refer to (6) above.
(5) All water saving measures and initiatives are carefully designed to prevent discrimination between high and low income households. The Government's Waterwise Rebate Program has numerous products available to the lower income households these include low flow showerheads, soil wetting agents and tap timers. The presence of a rebate on Waterwise washing machines has greatly increased the number, and greatly reduced the price, of such machines helping all households to improve the water efficiency of their washing machine when purchasing a new machine or replacing an old one. (6) No retrofitting programs currently exist. However, the Water Corporation is examining the suitability of such a scheme for Western Australia. (7) Not applicable. (8) Refer to (6) above.
(6) No retrofitting programs currently exist. However, the Water Corporation is examining the suitability of such a scheme for Western Australia. (7) Not applicable. (8) Refer to (6) above.
(7) Not applicable. (8) Refer to (6) above.
(8) Refer to (6) above.
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