Water & Sewerage

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NSW Government's Rainwater Tank Rebate Program - Published: 23 Aug 2007
The new rebates will be available from 1 July 2007 as part of a new $100million residential rebate program is under NSW Government's Climate Change Fund to help householders make their homes more water and energy efficient. As well as rebates for rainwater tanks, the program will include rebates for insulation (from 1 October 2007) and energy efficient hot water systems ( from 1 January 2008). There is also a rebate for front load washing machines. more ..

What to Plant in Wastewater Irrigation Areas - Published: 27 Jun 2007
The following brochure below has a list of recommended plant species for wastewater irrigation areas (not septic trenches) including species that are native to the Hawkesbury Local Government Area. more ..

Greywater Reuse - Published: 15 May 2007
In these times of water shortages, Hawkesbury City Council encourages the reuse of washing water for watering the grass and gardens. more ..

Blue-Green Algal Alert - Published: 12 Nov 2007
Blue-Green Algal Alert for areas listed below: more ..

Septic Safe - Published: 20 Sep 2006
Improperly managed sewage on private properties has resulted in dangerous levels of water and food contamination and outbreaks of disease.

Septic Safe is a local community health program designed to identify inefficient septic systems in our community and help keep them working well. more ..

Hawkesbury City Council Public River Forum 14 October 2004 - Published: 14 Sep 2005
On Thursday October 14 2004, around 70 Hawkesbury community members and speakers from across the spectrum of interests attended a forum about the future management of the Hawkesbury River. more ..

McGraths Hill Effluent Reuse & Wetlands Project - Published: 05 May 2005
In 1995, Council took steps to develop 76 ha of land (which is predominantly floodplain land), under the guidance of a Steering committee, as an integrated reuse and wetland system. more ..

Windsor Sewerage Scheme - Published: 11 Mar 2005
24 hr Maintenance Service for Sewer Problems. more ..


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