Conserving water

Water is our most valuable resource. Without enough to meet our basic needs, life would be intolerable. Up until recently we have seen water as an endless commodity; however, we are all quickly realising that there is a serious water shortage.

While communities need to participate in individual reduction, it is the role of governments to find lasting solutions. My role as a Senator would be to search for the best solutions. Some of these would include:

• grey water recycling
• stormwater recycling
• establishing teams of plumbers to check every house for leaking taps and pipes, and to install water saving shower heads (free of charge)
• scanning every underground water pipe for leaks and cracks
• investigating the Wissen Wind Generator for potential water production
• finding alternatives and just solutions for farmers growing water-hungry crops
• maintaining or increasing rebates for solar power, solar hot water and rain water tanks
• finding ways of reducing water use in businesses, manufacturing and food production
• repairing our rivers.

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