Participating Councils

Smart Water

Co-Lab Smart Water supports schools, organisations and the community to value water and use it in an efficient way.

We employ Smart Water Coordinators who:

Develop educational resources
Run educational visits at schools
Maintain the Smart Water website
Deliver the Summer Water campaign

Smart Water is a partnership between Hamilton City, Waipā District and Waikato District councils that promotes understanding, appreciation and efficient use of water from source to tap.

Our focus

Smart Water coordinates several projects and campaigns across the sub-region that aim to:

Reduce the amount of water being used all year-round, particularly during the summer months.
Increase community understanding of the importance of saving water and that water is a precious resource.
Increase awareness of different ways to save water and foster sustainable water habits.

Summer water alert levels

A large focus of Smart Water is the Summer Water Alert Level system. It works with the community to encourage sustainable water use and help ensure a consistent water supply throughout summer.

The Water Alert Level system consists of four alert levels, each with matching water use requirements.

Water Alert Levels are communicated through:

Public notices
Radio
Councils’ websites
Social media
Road and pedestrian signage
Newspaper advertising
The Smart Water website

Smart Water website

To ensure a consistent message across the region, the Smart Water website provides a central location for water use information and water-saving tips.

The website features:

Each district’s current Water Alert Level
Weekly water consumption
A Water Concern Form for reporting water wastage

Visit the website www.smartwater.org.nz for the latest information.