The Water Corporation says a new program targeting more than 135,000 metropolitan properties across Perth and Peel will result in households getting a $100 rebate on the cost of fixing water leaks.
The Corporation’s Leak Assist pilot program is aimed at encouraging action to repair household leaks.
“It also teaches people how to identify water leaks and puts them in touch with their local Waterwise plumber,” the Corporation said.
“The initiative follows a recent water use study of more than 1,500 households across Perth and Peel which identified leaks in more than 17 per cent of properties.”
It said the program would be delivered in collaboration with the Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA and set the direction for transitioning Perth to a Waterwise city.
“Eligible customers who have engaged a licensed plumber to repair a leak can apply for the $100 rebate on the property’s Water Corporation account,” the Corporation said.
Minister for Water, Dave Kelly said reducing household water use was a critical step in securing the State’s fresh water future, particularly with declining rainfall and the pressure this put on precious supplies.
“In some cases people may be unaware of leaks around their homes, while others are deterred from fixing them due to the perceived cost or general apathy about the issue,” Mr Kelly said.
“The Leak Assist program addresses this by not only incentivising people to take action but also helping them learn to identify whether they have a leak, and building better relationships with their local plumber,” he said.
