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22.01.2022 One for the green thumbs! Attaching a trigger nozzle to your garden hose can save up to 10L per minute. Take a look at the Ekka page for more great outdoor tips today Claire Bickle is sharing her planting hacks for your front garden. Head over and take a look! To go into todays Faux-Bag draw, we want to hear your key takeaway from Claires gardening video. Comment below! ... (Winners will be contacted next week when the online Ekka is complete!)

22.01.2022 Keep an eye on Ekka Online from tomorrow - Seqwater has teamed up with Claire Bickle to dig up some gardening tips and help your greenery thrive. Youll even see a couple of water sustainability tips from us!

21.01.2022 A notice to the Scenic Rim community: While medium level restrictions are still in place for much of Scenic Rim, were encouraging you to look for opportunities to further increase your water saving around the home and garden. Keeping your water use down to under 140 litres per person, per day will help preserve local water storages during the dry season. Every little bit counts! We know youre already a mindful community when it comes to water use, but here are some easy wat...er savers to consider during winter that make a huge difference: Taking shorter showers - save around 9 litres per minute Using the half flush on your loo - save around 30 litres per day (for the average home) Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth and washing your face - save around 5 litres per minute Cover your pool when its not in use (especially now its cold!) - save around 36,000 litres per year Check the weather forecast before watering your plants and lawn - save around 11 litres per minute

21.01.2022 Were gonna need a bigger switchboard!! Well, this month, Bundamba Sewage Treatment Plant got one. Its part of a $59 million dollar investment were making into Ipswichs essential infrastructure this year. Its one of our regions fastest growing local government areas, so its important we lay foundations for the future as well as maintaining our existing network. This footage is the new switchboard building arriving under police escort at 4am to the Bundamba plant. Around 16 million litres of wastewater from 133,000 people arrives at this treatment plant every day - a massive job in keeping your toilets flushing!

21.01.2022 Get all your bills online. Its the last day to enter for your chance at $100 off your next water and sewerage account. Make the switch today and automatically go into the draw. Follow the link to register now: https://urbanu.com.au/ebilling

20.01.2022 Paper panic 2.0? Spare a thought for the citys pipes and pumps before you flush alternatives like paper towel, tissues and wet wipes. Toilet paper availability might come and go but our message remains the same - only flush the three Ps!!

19.01.2022 , , : Today, your region has moved to Level 2 drought response for its drinking water supply, as Moogerah Dam has dropped below 25% capacity. As part of drought response, were closely monitoring local water usage and Seqwater is tracking further changes in the dam level.... At the moment, your community is using around 136 litres per person per day. Wed like to say thank you for your water-saving efforts, and encourage you to keep up the great work. We know youre already a really mindful community when it comes to conserving water. You can view the current medium-level water restrictions here [urbanutilities.com.au/scenicrim] as well as tips on our website to see How low can you go! with your water use. Follow us on Facebook or check the webpage below for further updates for your community.

19.01.2022 Good things come in pairs, says that old Chinese proverb, and we surely agree with it! As part of a $12 million upgrade to the Scenic Rim water network, were building two new reservoirs in Aratula. Were also building a new reservoir in Boonah and upgrading an existing one. But thats not all thats in the pipeline; a new 1.3km water pipe will be built in Birnam Range along with refurbishment works at the Albert River Reservoir. It was great to see the first sod turned o...n this major project last Thursday. Were excited to be working alongside our delivery partners Downer and WSP, at a time when job support and future growth is so important in our communities. Stay tuned for more project updates! Scenic Rim Regional Council See more

19.01.2022 Your next How low can you go? challenge, should you choose to accept: Dont pre-rinse your dishes this week. Washing plates under a running tap can waste up to 5 litres per minute! Most modern dishwashers dont require it and a good scrape should do the trick! Have you tried this before? Did you notice a difference?

18.01.2022 A modern day whodunnit! Whats more likely to kill your houseplants?

18.01.2022 Meet Henry. Hes our newest recruit and passionate about the future of water. Henrys going to help us spread the word about our latest water saving challenge: How low can you go? No bending over backwards. No difficult squats. Just small and simple tricks to help you save water. So, are you up for the challenge? How low can YOU go?! ... Find out more about the challenge at: urbanutilities.com.au/howlow

18.01.2022 Who knew a treatment plant could look so beautiful! This is the Boonah plant that treats the sewage from the local community in the twin ponds seen below - but the surrounding land is used for so much more. The plant manager Troy and his team are working on some incredible projects, innovating ways to support the community and local wildlife. The treatment plant is home to the hay bale project, where native grasses are grown on site, baled and then donated to local farmers ...for drought relief. The treatment plant uses solar panels to offset the energy consumption used to run the plant - accounting for about a third of the daily energy used. The ponds are home to local turtles looking for algae to eat - last year over 1300 long neck and river turtles were recovered and rehomed to nearby river systems. AND the site reuses 100% of the treated effluent as recycled water, sending it off to the local golf course and farms. A great example of waters circular economy in our rural regions. Its definitely not your traditional treatment plant!

17.01.2022 Did you know that reducing your shower time from 7 to 4 minutes could save a family of four $150 a year? Sing your way to savings with our Bathroom Beats Spotify playlist 50 water themed songs, all under 4 minutes. Inside the Ekka Faux-Bag weve included a Bluetooth shower speaker to help keep you on track. To go into the draw today - follow us on Spotify and comment your favourite song below. urbanu.com.au/bathroombeats

17.01.2022 Water has been so essential to hygiene lately, but did you know that running the tap while youre not using it can waste 5 litres per minute? Save water (and money!) by creating some new habits around the house: Turn the tap off while youre brushing your teeth and washing your face Fill the washing machine and dishwasher before turning it on... Pop on the Bathroom Beats playlist to keep your showers under 4 minutes during winter You can find us on Spotify by searching Urban Utilities or Bathroom Beats.

16.01.2022 Wicking in action! Have you ever built a self-watering garden bed before? The perfect water-savvy addition to your garden in this Queensland heat and suitable for yards, courtyards or apartment balconies. This is Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee (B4C)’s finished wicking bed at the ‘Water Savvy Garden’ we’re building together - but you can learn how to make your own here: urbanutilities.com.au/wickingbed

14.01.2022 -: For true fans of water saving and the Ekka. We know you cant be there this year, so like Ekka Online, were bringing the freebies and samples to you! The Faux-Bag bundle includes a collection of water sustainable tips and tricks. ... Youll get: A one-of-a-kind eco-tote, designed by Jaxen, the winner of this years Tangalooma EcoMarines We Love Water competition. Water sustainable seedlings from our friends at Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee (B4C) A trigger nozzle hose connection for your outdoor water saving needs A Bluetooth Bathroom Beats shower speaker Water saving stickers for the toilet (a gentle reminder to use the half flush!) A Seqwater rain gauge so you can keep an eye on the sky! Were giving away five Faux-Bags this week! Check back each day to participate in the random draw. To go in todays draw comment below what youll miss most about Ekka this year!

14.01.2022 Washing this weekend? Make sure the machine is set to ‘full’ and everything dirty makes it in there. Your challenge is to only turn the washing machine on this weekend if it’s FULL! It’s little changes around the house that make a big difference! How low can you go?

14.01.2022 This week is Homelessness Week, a time to raise awareness and share stories in support of those affected. Were always really proud to be a sponsor of Orange Sky Australia and contribute to this initiative water is such an essential part of their incredible work.

13.01.2022 Pee, poo, paper, python. No thank you!

12.01.2022 Looking for an outdoor water saving challenge? Watering at the very start or end of the day is more sustainable than during the middle. Less evaporation, happier grass and plants! What are you outdoor water habits? Any sustainable tips to share with us?

12.01.2022 World Toilet Day! We’re so glad there’s a day completely dedicated to appreciating our toilets, plumbing and sewer system. You can join WaterAid Australia for their cel-loo-brations below!

11.01.2022 The early bird gets the photo an incredible image by one of our team on their way to the Boonah Sewage Treatment Plant last week. They were up at 3am to attend a job onsite and captured this beautiful shot next to the plant. The regions we service are so beautiful!

09.01.2022 Friday pop quiz! Do you know which button on your loo is the half flush? If you dont your challenge this week is to find out ASAP and start using it. If you do try to only use the half flush this week unless REALLY necessary. ... Ready to give it a go? How low can you go?

09.01.2022 During the toilet paper shortage, we saw a 35 per cent increase in blockages in sewer pipes caused by foreign objects, such as wet wipes. Some people still dont know the damage wipes can cause to their plumbing until its too late! Weve been working with Standards Australia to create a new flushability standard and in the meantime, our advice remains only flush the 3 Ps!

09.01.2022 Week two of Dave’s water report! This week we’re encouraging you to get your showers down under four minutes. How? Follow us on Spotify and hop in and out in one song! Find us here: ... urbanu.com.au/bathroombeatsam See more

08.01.2022 While we cant be there in person, we can continue our Horticultural Pavilion tradition and sow some water-wise plant knowledge. Thanks to our friends over at Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee (B4C) for donating these water-wise seedlings to our Ekka Faux-Bag giveaway. To go into todays draw, comment below with a photo of your favourite water-wise plant and let us know how often you water it.

07.01.2022 A leaking toilet can waste thousands of litres a year. You can check for leaks in your loo by placing a few drops of food dye into the cistern. If, after 15 minutes, the dye has seeped into the bowl then you might have a leak on your hands! We recommend getting in touch with a licensed plumber ASAP to check it out.

07.01.2022 There are plenty of ways to save water around the home and lots of little tricks to help you out. Whether its a sticky note on the bathroom mirror or an alarm reminder to check your water meter on weekends, sometimes all you need is a nudge! Weve included our half flush sticker to help your household out - using the half flush saves 3 litres of water with every visit to the loo. Comment your small tip or trick below to go into todays final draw to win a Faux-Bag! (Winners will be contacted next week when the online Ekka is complete!)

06.01.2022 Thoughts? Feelings? The idea gave us anxiety at first, but its actually quite a neat concept!

05.01.2022 UPDATE 7.30PM: Were seeing water supply return to the area, however it may take time for the network to refill. Sometimes there can be air in the pipes after we work on the network, so customers are encouraged to please turn on the tap closest to their water meter for a couple of minutes until their water supply returns. If this is not the case, please send us a message with your address or call us on 13 23 64. EARLIER: Were aware some customers in Jindalee, Oxley, Mount Om...maney, Sinnamon Park and Seventeen Mile Rocks are experiencing no water or low pressure. Our crews are responding to a burst pipe and are working to restore supply as soon as possible. Were really sorry for the inconvenience caused this afternoon.

05.01.2022 Update: this has now been resolved. Our website is currently experiencing technical issues which is impacting customer access and web chat. Were working to restore services as quickly as possible, and appreciate your patience while this happens. For faults and emergencies contact us on 13 23 64 or feel free to private message us directly through Facebook.

05.01.2022 A shower head can use around 9L of water per minute a surprising amount when you catch it in a bucket! Try this out next time you shower and give your plants a drink with the water you saved. How low can you go?!

05.01.2022 We have joined forces with Tangalooma EcoMarines and challenged school students to share their clever ways to save water. We love this recommendation thats come through from Elissa - an easy way to be sustainable while you make that all-important morning cuppa!

04.01.2022 How gross is this footage? Almost 400 fat blockages have been cleared from the sewer network in the last 12 months. While the cold increases the likelihood of fatbergs forming, the problem originates from pouring oils and greases down the drain in the first place. A costly lesson if it clogs your household plumbing! Next time youre on clean-up duty, wipe your pans with a paper towel and pop it in the bin. Dont feed the fatberg!

04.01.2022 Have you already got your showers down under 4 minutes? Heres a new challenge to add and try something new! Grab a bucket - pop it in the shower while the water heats up! Saving water around the house can be as simple as repurposing water that would otherwise go to waste. So your challenge this week is to use that water somewhere else like your plants or garden.... Are you up for the challenge? Where will you repurpose the water?

03.01.2022 Straight from the plumbers mouth. Now this is a trending topic we can get around!

03.01.2022 Save water... shower with a frond! @herberthofmann

03.01.2022 Flows in Canungra Creek are approaching 0.5 megalitres per day, moving Canungra into level two drought response. What this means for your community: We’re asking you to continue your great water-saving efforts, and to further reduce water waste wherever possible... We’re working closely with Seqwater to monitor the creek levels and town water use in order to respond should the creek stop flowing Seqwater is ready to start tankering drinking water to Canungra to maintain town supply If Seqwater needs to take its water treatment plant offline, we plan to maintain direct access to the Canungra tanker filling station for local off-network households Commercial carting operators will be directed to use alternative filling stations, with the closest being in Helen St, Beaudesert

03.01.2022 One small challenge for humans. One giant upgrade to space toilets for humankind. (Perhaps also a solution for the great toilet paper panic of 2020?)

02.01.2022 With the Water Grid dams close to 60% capacity, bulk water supplier, Seqwater has enacted South East Queenslands Drought Response Plan. This means were encouraging you to save water wherever you can! We know youre already a water-savvy community, but its time to see how low you can go with your water use. You can view a list of our go-to tips here: urbanutilities.com.au/howlow... Or, help each other out and comment your best tip below .

01.01.2022 You can now access Pipeline online! Find out whats new in the wonderful world of water and sewerage. Check out this quarters edition: Were freezing our water and sewerage prices for six months. Spring into action gardening tips... Helping customers in hardship Check it out at: urbanutilities.com.au/pipeline

01.01.2022 How low can you go? Lets do this! Get your household together and write down your goals. You can set them individually or together. Put them somewhere obvious to keep everyone on track sticky notes work a treat! Commitment is key make small changes every day until they become a habit. ... Heres two super easy challenges to get you started over the long weekend: Clean your teeth in the shower instead of under a running tap Put your dishwasher on without rinsing your dishes first

01.01.2022 Our last water update let you know that the drought response plan for the Canungra area has been activated. Since then we have seen some rain fall - but while this was a welcome boost to Seqwaters supply, the Canungra area does remain in drought response. As theres no more rain forecast for the immediate future were still asking your community to be as mindful as possible with household water use. Water usage is currently around 90 li...tres per person per day and we encourage everyone to keep up the great work, particularly during the school holidays. If your property is connected to the town supply, you can use your water meter to track how much water your household is using and challenge yourselves to see how low you can go!

01.01.2022 With dam levels just above 60% capacity, the Gold Coast Desalination Plant will increase production from today to help preserve South East Queensland dams ahead of the next wet season. Full story: bit.ly/3iCEb6Y