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 Water Wise Measures which are now in place across South Australia for our customers. Make sure you are up to date with all the latest information regarding Water Wise Measures.

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Key Publications
Irrigated Public Open Space		Code of Practice - Irrigated Public Open Space (2.9MB) Code of Practice - Irrigated Public Open Space Operational Summary (1.8MB)
Gardens		Waterwise Gardening Calendar (945kb) SA Water Mediterranean Garden (604kb)
Caring for your aquarium		Chloramines and Aquariums
Caring for the wastewater network		What to Think at the Sink (200kb)
Plumbing guides		Rainwater Plumbing Guide (609kB)
Selecting trees to lower risk of pipe blockages		Selecting and Planting Trees to Lower Risk of Pipe Blockages (275kb)
Regional information		How to Lessen the Effects of Hard Water (556kb)
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)