Karratha Airport takes off as WA's top waterwise business
Operated by the City of Karratha, the airport received top honours at a special ceremony on May 7, celebrating participants in Water Corporation's Waterwise Business Program.
The airport was recognised for its upgrade to water distribution networks, as well as increased use of recycled water for irrigation, flushing toilets and wash-down bays.
Digital water meters have also been piloted to deliver real-time usage data and help easily identify leaks.
Joining Karratha Airport on the winners' podium was The Landing Resort in Port Hedland, which earned a gold waterwise award.
'How fantastic to see Karratha Airport and The Landing Resort in Port Hedland flying the flag for waterwise businesses in the Pilbara,' member for Pilbara Kevin Michel said.
'Across the region, we know traditional surface and groundwater sources are under pressure due to lower, less consistent rainfall.
'Desalination is likely to play a greater role in our future water supply mix, however, it does not replace the need to be waterwise.'
City of Karratha mayor Daniel Scott said the award was a major achievement for the City.
'Last financial year alone, we halved the potable water use at the Karratha Airport and this year will be upgrading our Water Resource Recovery Plant to further boost our water efficiency,' he said.
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