Water is one of the most important natural resources on which life on earth depends. Urbanisation of water catchments places increasing pressure on the quantity and quality of water. Integrating the principles of total water cycle management into land management practices is vital to effectively address the pressures impacting our water catchments.

Water quality

Council monitors the water quality of creeks and streams for improved water cycle management and health and conservation of aquatic ecosystems. Find out about the types of water pollution and what we are doing to reduce pollution entering our beautiful harbour.

Water Savings Action Plan

The introduction of the Energy Administration Amendment (Water and Energy Savings) Act 2005 and the Metropolitan Water Plan required local councils who are within Sydney Water’s area of operations to develop a Water Savings Action Plan (WSAP).

Floodplain management

The Floodplain Management Process is a four-staged process recognising the demands for development and change, the need for good urban and environmental outcomes, and the social and economic benefits of reducing flood damage.