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Saving water at school
The Victorian Government Schools Water Efficiency Program (SWEP) can help your school cut water use, saving water, energy, money and the environment.
Help your school save water and money.
Schools Water Efficiency Program (SWEP)
SWEP is a school water audit and retrofit program in five stages:
1. Audit
An accredited auditor will visit your school and test all taps, toilets and water appliances.
They will examine your past water use using data from us.
2. Report
You'll receive a priority list of recommendations for reducing water use, and estimated savings, costs and pay back time.
A detailed report will also outline other options for water saving.
3. Implementation
A licenced plumber will installing the identified water saving measures such as tap aerators, flow control devices or dual-flush toilets.
4. Payment
Payment can be made in one lump sum or in installments on your water bill.
A payment-by-savings plan is based on the projected savings on your water and energy bills.
5. Accreditation
All schools who have undertaken the SWEP audit and retrofit receive official recognition as a water saver school, including a sign for the school grounds.
Case study: Barwon Heads Primary School
Barwon Heads Primary School is a small government primary school on the Bellarine Peninsula.
Through the SWEP program, the school identified annual savings of around 300 kilolitres, or 17%.
The total cost of the retrofit was less than $1000, and had paid for itself in less than 2 years.
“A quick audit followed by the implementation of simple and effective devices has saved us lots of water. It was so easy I can't believe we hadn't done it earlier. And the extra recommendations gave us a clear path to follow for us ti continue with further installations and make further water savings.” Peter Crossett, Principal
More information
Visit ourwater.vic.gov.au/swep for more information.
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