We produce a wide range of publications from information about our water and wastewater systems to water saving hints and tips, to how to manage your rainwater tank and tree planting advice.

We also produce comprehensive annual and drinking water quality reports.  

For publications produced in relation to specific projects please visit our Projects on the Go.

Please note some of these publications refer to Permanent Water Conservation Measures or Water Restrictions which are now in place across South Australia for our customers. Make sure you know the latest restrictions or permanent water conservation measures in your area.

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Key Publilcations
Irrigated Public Open Space		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		Waterwise Gardening Calendar (945kb) SA Water Mediterranean Garden (604kb) Tree Survival Watering Guide (729KB)  SA Water and Nursery & Garden Industry South Australia - brochure series Hot Weather (243kb) How to Water (331kb) Lawn (218kb) Mulch (337kb) Planning Your Garden (230kb) Pot Plants (282kb) Soil (229kb) Trees (222kb) Weeds (237kb) When to Water (329kb)
Saving water		Top Tips for Saving Water (176kb) Business Water Saver Program (552kb) Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) Scheme publications
Caring for your aquarium		Chloramines and Aquariums
Caring for the wastewater network		What to Think at the Sink (200kb)
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) Regional Phone Numbers (104kb
SA Water celebrates 150 years - commemorative 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)