SA Water produces a wide range of publications on everything from the State’s water and wastewater systems and water saving hints and tips, to how to manage your rainwater tank and tree planting advice.

Comprehensive annual, drinking water quality and sustainability reports are also provided.  

Key publications are listed below:

Water Proofing Adelaide

Water Proofing Adelaide brochure (990kb)

Water Proofing Adelaide final strategy - A thirst for change (2.1MB)

Waterproofing Adelaide - Beyond the Drought (569kb)

Waterproofing Adelaide - Exploring the Issues (295kb)

Waterproofing Adelaide - A thirst for change (Part A) (1MB)

Waterproofing Adelaide - A thirst for change (Part B) (2MB)

Waterproofing Adelaide - A thirst for change (Part C) (187kb)

Please note: The following publications contain valuable advice on how to save water in the home and garden. Some of the publications refer to Permanent Water Conservation Measures which are now only in place in some areas of South Australia. Level 3 water restrictions are now in place over most of South Australia. Please check out the latest restrictions or conservation measures in your area.

 

Code of Practice - Irrigated Public Open Space (2.9MB)
Code of Practice - Irrigated Public Open Space Operational Summary (1.8MB)
Appendix 1 - Irrigation Requirement Model (1.89MB) 
Appendix 2 - Irrigation Scheduling Model (1.83MB) 
Appendix 3 - Irrigation Efficiency Reporting Model (45.5KB) 


Gardens

Tune Your Garden Into Our Climate (2.2MB)

SA Water Mediterranean Garden (604kb)
Beautiful Waterwise Gardens (1.48MB)
Watching Our Water in the Garden (1.1MB)

Managing Your Soil (234kb)

Wise Plant Selection (107kb)

Tree Planting Guide.pdf (145kb)

Saving Water

Top Tips for Saving Water (176kb)
Current Water Restrictions (1.23MB) 
Business Water Saver Program (552kb)
Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) Scheme publications

Caring for the Wastewater Network

What to Think at the Sink (200kb)

Major Projects

Water for Remote Areas Oct 2006 (767kb)

Water for Remote Areas Jan 2006 (714kb)

Water Quality Improvements in Mt Lofty Ranges (120kb)

Hope Valley Reservoir - Improved Water Quality (441kb) Reserve plan proposal  (2.8MB)

Victor Harbor Wastewater Treatment Plant (430kb) 

Clare Valley Water Supply Scheme (1.2MB)

Implementing the Clare Valley Water Supply Scheme (545kb)

Happy Valley Reservoir Dam Wall Upgrade (161kb)

Bolivar Bulletin

Bolivar Bulletin December 2006 (459kB)

Bolivar Bulletin June 2006 (535kB)

Bolivar Bulletin January 2006 (419kB)

Bolivar Bulletin November 2005 (455kB)

Bolivar Bulletin August 2007 (517kB)
Bolivar Bulletin August 2008 (208kB)

Plumbing Guides

Recycled Water Plumbing Guide (707kB) 

Rainwater Plumbing Guide (609kB)

Regional Information

How to Lessen the Effects of Hard Water (556kb)

SA Water on Eyre Peninsula (373kb)

Regional Phone Numbers (104kb)

SA Water Celebrates 150 Years - Poster Series

Building Adelaide (501KB)

Water for Growth (591KB)

The River Murray - Locks, Weirs & Barrages (455KB)

Our Wastewater System (524KB)

Women and Water (371KB)

Water for Eyre (631KB)

Barossa Reservoir (661KB)

Water for the South East (434KB)

The River Murray - A Water Source (427KB)

150 Years Commemorative Book (1.4MB)