So, why should we all be concerned about saving water?
We all have a role to play in ensuring we have enough water for the Territory's future, and together we've made some important ground in cutting back on our water use over the past 10 years.
However, Territorians still use more than twice the amount of water as the rest of Australia. The Northern Territory isn’t immune to changing weather patterns and population growth is placing greater demand on our water resources. That’s why we need to keep living water smart.
While it may rain a lot in the wet season, only a small percentage of this water supports our water usage. Around two thirds of this water evaporates due to our climate, and we never know how much rain we are going to get from year to year.
In Darwin we use more water than can be captured and supplied in the long term. While Darwin plans for the future, everyone needs to play their part to be water smart. Find out more by taking a journey through Darwin's water story.
Save water in your garden by checking your local weather.
Save water in your garden this dry season
