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Benefits

There are many benefits of having a piped supply, from better quality water for bathing and washing to security for firefighting or enterprise opportunities.

Benefits

Connecting to a rural piped water supply provides clean, secure water for households, livestock and farming operations. Enjoy improved water quality, reduced reliance on tanks and water carting, greater drought resilience, and new opportunities to enhance productivity and property value.

Trading or changing pipeline allowances

Customers on GWMWater’s rural pipeline systems have the flexibility to buy, sell or lease water to suit their needs.

There are many benefits of connecting to a reliable and secure rural piped water supply, such as:

  • Improved water quality that's not exposed to contaminants en-route or through surface runoff

  • Better quality water for bathing and washing than many dams

  • Usable life of home appliances, such as hot water services and washing machines, is generally extended due to reduced impurities in the water

  • Not having to rely on rainwater tanks or water carting

  • Access to stored water for fire-fighting

  • Clean and plentiful water for pets, chickens, horses and other birds and animals

  • Appreciation of property values

  • Drought proofed properties

Additionally for farms:

  • Improved effectiveness of herbicides and chemicals for crop spraying

  • Superior results have been achieved with stock in pipeline areas

  • Greater opportunity for diversification of farming operations and development of niche enterprises

  • Water available to all parts of the property, irrespective of dam locations

Read some case studies about how piped water has benefited landholders in our community.

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