Programs

Meeting the water challenges that Melbourne is currently facing requires all of us to focus on how we use water and continually strive to use less.  There are many water conservation programs and services aimed at business customers across all sectors and we at Yarra Valley Water are working closely with business customers to help create environmentally sustainable practices and ensure our future water supplies.

Saving water means less pressure on Melbourne’s water resources, increased community satisfaction and improved financial performance for businesses!

What are you doing to save water in your business?

Click on the links below to find out about programs Yarra Valley Water is offering to help businesses save water or contact us for further information.

Water conservation programs

 Savewater!® efficiency service – Professional water audits for all businesses

 Schools Water Efficiency Program – Open to all schools to save water

 Hydrozone - Less water, greener parks and gardens

 Smart metering with HydroShare – Understanding and tracking on site water usage

 Water conservation signage - Key messages to water users to help save water on site

 Staff and customer education programs - Ideas to engage water users on site

 Waterless woks pilot program – Helping cut back the water in your favourite Asian dish

 Restaurants ‘Rinse and Save’ – Pre rinse spray valve exchange program

 Water efficient cooling tower system program - Helps reduce your operating costs

 Fire sprinkler water conservation program - Reducing water while maintaining fire services

Resource Efficiency Programs

 VIC 1000 program - Victorian small businesses embrace sustainability in the North

 Grow me the money – Running your business doesn’t have to cost the earth!

Funding and Grants

 Available funding - Find some extra dollars to help you save water