Handy Hints to saveWater and Electricityat your school.

This handy hints guide is designed to complimentthe SWEP website and assist everyone at yourschool in finding easy ways to reduce your waterand electricity consumption.

‘The Schools Water E�iciency Program is achieving outstanding results in water saving and also provides a great opportunity for students to learn more about the environment.’James Merlino Minister for Education

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SWEP is delivered through the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and the Department of Education and Training.

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SWEP Handy Hints Guide

DAILY CHECKS - Here are some simple ways to reduce waterlosses as well as greenhouse gas emissions at your school.

Check your school’s SWEP web page on a daily basis to make sure you stay on top of all your water and electricity usage.

Check that none of your taps or drinking fountains are dripping. If they are, get them fixed.

Make sure whoever locks up of an evening checks the sta� and student toilets for running/leaking cisterns.

At the end of the day, check that your PC’s, printers, photocopiers and other standby appliances are turned o� at the wall.

Turn o� the lights when you leave a classroom. If it’s bright outside, think about whether you need the lights on at all during class.

PRE-HOLIDAY CHECKS - These simple tips are great ideas toreduce water and electricity use throughout the school holidays.

Hot water services use water and electricity. Turning them o� through the holidays saves water and electricity, andprolongs the life of the unit.

Evaporative air conditioners can waste water even when turned o�. Have the units serviced regularly to ensure the unit operates e�iciently, saving water and electricity.

If your school has multiple fridges, consolidate the contents into just one or two so you can turn the others o� to save electricity.

Turning of devices and appliances at the wall, instead of at the unit, saves electricity.

Nominate someone to check SWEP on a regular basis during the holidays. The SWEP Team will periodically send alert emails when high or unusual usage is detected.

‘What our children learn about water e�iciency at school goes home with them and reminds everyone about the need to save water.’ Lisa NevilleMinister for Water

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