Smart Approved WaterMark is Australia’s water
saving labelling program for products and services that are helping to
reduce outdoor water use. It is a not-for-profit scheme run by the
Australian Water Association in conjunction with Irrigation Australia,
the Nursery and Garden Industry Australia and the Water Services
Association of Australia with funding from the Australian Government's
Water Smart Australia program through the Department of the Environment,
Water, Heritage and the Arts.
All applications to the scheme are assessed by
an independent technical expert panel – only those that can verify their
water-saving claims are able to use the Smart Approved WaterMark label.
The range of products and services approved by the scheme include:
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greywater treatment and irrigation systems
downpipe diverters
rainwater tank controllers
rain and soil moisture sensors
efficient irrigation systems and consultation services
garden mulches
soil wetting agents
plant selection and gardening advice services
pool covers and filters
waterless car cleaning products and services
low flow, high pressure cleaners
To encourage people to save water around their homes the scheme has developed three online water-saving calculators as part of their 'Every Bucket Counts' campaign. The calculators show how much water each of us could save around our homes by choosing a waterless car wash product, installing a rainwater tank or by using a pool cover.
For more information on the scheme visit one of the Smart Approved WaterMark web sites:
www.smartwatermark.info – for potential applicants and industry
www.smartwatermark.org – for consumers