Wastewater reuse
ActewAGL operates three wastewater reuse projects in the ACT on behalf of ACTEW Corporation.
These projects treat wastewater for reuse in the irrigation of parks, playing fields and golf courses. No treated wastewater enters the ACT's drinking water supply.
A small treatment plant at Southwell Park supplies treated effluent for irrigation of 10 hectares of sporting fields. This process is known as Watermining®.
The NCWRS scheme began as a pilot in 1972 and was commissioned on a large scale in 2004. It now delivers water for irrigation to seven sites totalling 70 hectares across North Canberra.
A proportion of the wastewater treated at LMWQCC is supplied to nearby vineyards (100 hectares) and a golf course (30 hectares) for irrigation.
Accessing recycled water for commercial activities
Since the introduction of Stage 3 Water Restrictions, ACTEW has made available recycled water from the Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre. The initiative aims to provide assistance to commercial activities and for maintaining public areas. More information