World Water Week at Taupō District Council

This week is World Water Week, a chance for us to celebrate the people, the places and the work that helps keep our water flowing.

Water is at the heart of Taupō District, and we all have a role to play in protecting our water now, and into the future.

A few small actions can make a big difference in keeping our waterways healthy. You can help by:

• only flushing the three Ps - pee, poo and (toilet) paper.
• not flushing wet wipes, nappies, rags, pads and tampons, or other items that can block wastewater systems.
• keeping rubbish out of stormwater drains and ensuring you clear leaves regularly to prevent blockages.
• disposing of fats, oils, chemicals, and cleaning products safely.
• washing your car on the lawn so detergent and grime can safely soak into the ground.
• keeping stormwater out of our wastewater system by checking your gully trap – make sure this isn’t connected to your roof downpipe or allowing surface rainwater to enter.

Let’s all play our part to protect our wai.

Learn more about how you can help at taupo.govt.nz/healthy-waterways.