Waterwise Specialists

The current water situation in Western Australia means that need to reduce our water use is more important than ever. Our Waterwise Programs are one component of a larger effort by the Water Corporation to help the Western Australian community reduce water use.

Here you will find information about our Waterwise Specialists. They include plumbers, water auditors, garden designers and irrigation installers, garden centres, landscapers and many more. They will help you to save water inside and outside your home by providing specialist advice on waterwise products and services.

Waterwise Garden Designs

Transform your garden with a waterwise garden design - they are attractive, functional and can be tailored to suit your lifestyle. Trained Waterwise Garden Designers can design a new water efficient garden for you or assess an existing garden and make recommendations to reduce your water use.

For enquiries please contact Landscape Industry Association of WA on 0438 523 855 or email info@landscapewa.com.au

	Find an Endorsed Waterwise Garden Designer or find out how to become one

Waterwise Garden Centres

Looking for advice on how to save water in your garden? Visit a Waterwise Garden Centre and ask their expert staff, who have been trained in establishing waterwise gardens, plant selection, watering zones and much more. Transform your garden into an attractive, low maintenance and cost effective waterwise garden.

	Endorsed Waterwise Garden Centres near you

	How your Garden Centre can become waterwise

Waterwise Garden Irrigators

A water efficient irrigation system is the cornerstone feature of a waterwise garden. Waterwise Garden Irrigators are qualified to install and maintain water efficient garden watering systems to an industry standard.

	Endorsed Waterwise Garden Irrigators

	Become part of the Waterwise Garden Irrigator Program

Waterwise Irrigation Design Shops

The experts at a Waterwise Irrigation Design Shop can provide all the answers to your questions about waterwise irrigation design. Staff can provide advice at any point of your design, whether you are starting from scratch or improving or replacing an existing system.

	Find an endorsed Waterwise Irrigation Design Shop near you

	How your Irrigation Design Shop can become waterwise

Waterwise Landscapers

A waterwise garden can be attractive, functional with many designs to suit your lifestyle. A Waterwise Landscaper has all the latest techniques to make your garden look amazing while being waterwise, low maintenance, functional and adding value to your home.

	Find an Endorsed Waterwise Landscaper or find out how to become one

Waterwise Lawnmowing Contractors

Discover techniques to make your lawn more water efficient. A Waterwise Lawnmowing Contractor can help you maintain your lawn in tip top condition while saving water.

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	How to become Waterwise Lawnmowing Contractor

Waterwise Plumbers

A Waterwise Plumber can really be your friend when it comes to giving you the very latest advice on water saving plumbing practices and products. Make sure the next time you spot a leak or need help with an installation that you choose a licensed Waterwise Plumber.

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	How to become a Waterwise Plumber

Waterwise Water Auditors

Looking for ways to save water in your business? You might be surprised how much you can save with just a good strategy in place. A Waterwise Water Auditor can investigate where your water is going, where it shouldn't and recommend ways of making your water use far more efficient. This can not only save you water but also energy and money as well.

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	How to become a Waterwise Water Auditor

	Guidelines and criteria for Water Auditing Analysis and Reporting

Waterwise Specialist Training

Some Waterwise Specialist Training is conducted by our Waterwise Industry Partners and some is available online.

For more information please contact Water Efficiency on 9420 2644 or email water.efficiency@watercorporation.com.au

Waterwise garden and irrigation online training module

We have launched an online Waterwise Specialist - Garden and Irrigation training module as part of the Waterwise Programs.

Waterwise Council garden and irrigation online training module

This training module has been specifically developed to be appropriate for local government staff and covers effective gardening techniques, plant selection, soil preparation, mulching and irrigation considerations.

Waterwise Council water auditing online training module

This training module has been specifically developed for local government building maintenance staff and administrators and covers the auditing process, the basics of how to conduct an audit and determine water savings and how to develop a recommendation plan.

Challenger Institute of Technology - Waterwise Specialist training

In partnership with the Challenger Institute of Technology Murdoch we have developed an advanced level of Waterwise Specialist Training. The course will provide a general understanding of waterwise best practice as applied within the Horticultural and Landscaping industry. Training will cover soil and irrigation theory and practical as well as effective gardening techniques and waterwise concepts including; garden design, plant selection, soil preparation, hydrozoning, mulching, and irrigation considerations.

On completion of the course students will achieve a nationally recognised unit of competence that can be credited towards further study including a Certificate III in Horticulture.

The next course is scheduled for Tuesday 7 August 2012.

Find out more about the Challenger Insititute of Technology Waterwise Specialist training

Waterwise Water Auditors training module

One of the prerequisites for becoming a Waterwise Water Auditor is attendance at a three day Water Efficiency Auditing Course. This course incorporates: