Water Night is an annual event supporting stronger action on climate change and water awareness. We ask individuals and households to turn off all non-essential taps from 5-10pm with the aim to increase water awareness and leading to long term behavioural change. Water Night is a nationwide event established to raise awareness of water use in Australia. Research conducted by The Water Conservancy shows Australia’s water literacy is very low and so is the perceived value of tap water. All life on earth relies on water to survive yet only 42% of Australians consider tap water to be precious. Water Night improves water literacy and water awareness helping us all value water more, leading to long term behavioural change. Participation in Water Night has been shown to increase water literacy, helping people value tap water more and in turn use it wisely.
Central Coast Council have partnered with The Water Conservancy to help promote Water Night this National Water Week. Similar to Earth Hour, Water Night is a symbolic event that takes place during National Water Week, the third week of October every year. This is where we need you! We are encouraging everyone in the community to sign up for Water Night 2023 and keep their taps turned off between 5-10pm on Thursday 19 October 2023.
What is Water Night?
Water Night is a national event that occurs every year during National Water Week to help raise awareness of how often we use tap water in Australia. Our aim is for all Australians to become more conscious of their water use and to increase education, understanding and sustainability efforts to help conserve our most precious resource – Water.
Why should I sign up?
In addition to conserving water and improving the water literacy of you and your family, the water conservancy has offered a variety of prizes for those who sign up!
How do I sign up?
Simply scan the QR code on the poster below or click the link Water Night 2023 - Water Night.
For more information visit Water Night (thewaterconservancy.org)
