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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

Sounds like Twitter is going down the sewer. If it does, we’ll be here to deal with it.

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

We remove around 500 tonnes of wet wipes from our wastewater system every year. That means we’ve removed around 5,497,826 tonnes of wet wipes since the last time Wests Tigers played finals footy.

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

@WillMcDougall Our sincere apologies Will. We were merely trying to convey the magnitude of the issue. And when we tried to equate it to the last time Parramatta won a premiership, our calculator broke.

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

1 year

State of Origin gets underway tomorrow night. Here’s a quick reminder of who's permitted to play for each team: #QueenslandsEverywhere #StateOfOrigin

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

Remember, pieces of rubbish like this belong in the bin - not your toilet. If it ain’t pee, poo or toilet paper: then #ItsBestToBinIt #StateOfOrigin

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

8 years

We offer our condolences to those affected by the Orlando attack. The Sydney Harbour Bridge now has rainbow colours.

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

10 years

@mirandadevine the Hyde Park Obelisk is not a war memorial site, it is one of our first sewer vents, which is no longer used 2/2

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

1 year

Flushing wet wipes is a bit like appointing Eddie Jones to coach the Wallabies… They often promise a lot, but in the end will leave you with an expensive mess that someone else has to come in and clean up.

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

If Andy Murray can win a 5-set, 6-hour epic at 35, then you can discard a wet wipe in a bin next to your toilet.

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

For every like♡, the pile of wet wipes gets bigger #BestToBinEm 🗑

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

@fishjourner @stukhan Unfortunately some things end up down there that don’t belong there: wet wipes, cotton buds, cooking oils, social media platforms etc. But we’ve still got to deal with them.

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

1 year

Fixed it for you, Premier 👍 #ChooseTap 🚰

Chris Minns

@ChrisMinnsMP

1 year

Getting ready for Game 1. Go the @NSWBlues !

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

1 year

@ChrisMinnsMP @NSWBlues Fixed it for you, Premier. #ChooseTap 🚰

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

Waterwise tip no.64: Use a broom or rake to sweep driveways and pathways, rather than your hose. Or hire an Australian cricketer. 🧹 #INDvsAUS

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

1 year

Sydneysiders couldn’t look away from their television screens during @TheMatildas thrilling #FIFAWWC quarter-final win over France 👀 Our water usage data shows how Tillies supporters rode every wave of nerves during the dramatic penalty shootout victory. #Matildas #TilitsDone

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

4 years

We’re working with @NSWHealth to play our part in the fight against #COVID19 by testing our wastewater network data. There is no evidence COVID-19 is transmitted via wastewater systems. We are testing virus fragments, so there is no safety risk to our teams.

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

5 years

Given the current toilet paper shortages, we’re here to remind you that there are some things you can’t flush. Tissues, paper towel or even “flushable” wipes don’t break down like toilet paper does and can lead to blockages in our system.

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

5 years

Sydney is in drought, which means every drop of water is precious. Wait until you have a full load before you put the washing on and shorten your showers 4 minutes. If we all do something little, together we can make a big difference. 📸: FurryLittlePeach

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

@Parko23 There’s a reason I’m on here and not in the accounts dept.

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

@Parko23 @WillMcDougall @DrBradRobinson Fair spot Parko - should read kilos. But hey, if they gave the Cowboys the 2 points, surely we can keep this one too?

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

3 years

Did you know… each time you buy bottled water, you could be spending more than 1,800 times as much money than if you were to drink straight from the tap? Keep choosing tap water over bottled – it’ll save you money and avoids plastics ending up in our environment. #SydneyWater

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

4 years

@NSWHealth is urging more than 18,500 western Sydney residents to get tested for COVID-19 following discovery of virus fragments, under our wastewater monitoring program. Our teams are working every day to provide the latest results supporting NSW Government’s COVID-19 response.

NSW Health

@NSWHealth

4 years

More than 18,500 western Sydney residents are being urged to get tested for #COVID19 following the discovery of virus fragments in sewage at two local sewage pumping stations. Read more:

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

Some food for thought... #WorldEnvironmentDay #OnlyOneEarth

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

6 years

This #WorldEnvironmentDay , help combat plastic pollution by ditching the top four single use plastic items: 1. Plastic bags 2. Single use plastic bottles 3. Straws 4. Single use coffee cups @unenvironment #BeatPlasticPollution #drinktap #BeattheBottle #WED2018

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

@ryandeel Hi Ryan, Please be assured that the offensive language and images referred to in this post are not the property of Sydney Water and the matter has been reported to Twitter for investigation. Kind Regards, Michelle

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

Had writer’s block this afternoon so asked an AI Chatbot to write a tweet. Reckon I’ll be out of a job by the end of the week.

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

⚠️Important info for residents in the following areas: Please conserve water NOW if you live in one of these #Sydney suburbs:

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

10 years

The Cooks River Cycleway after the storm. Pledge to drink tap instead of bottle water! http://t.co/N085rN0F5K #litter http://t.co/kSm5yOQMyf

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

Let us settle the debate: It's potato scallop not potato cake It's parmi not parma And wet wipes belong in the bin, not the toilet

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

DID U KNOW THAT A LITRE OF SYDNEY TAP WATER COSTS LESS THAN A CENT? THAT’S LESS THAN A CHOCCY FRECKLE FROM THE SCHOOL CANTEEN IN 1982! BOTTLED WATER ON THE OTHER HAND COSTS UP TO 2000x MORE THAN TAP YET COMES FROM THE SAME SOURCES, SO U R REALLY JUST BUYING EXPENSIVE TAP WATER...

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

3 years

This is what happens when you flush different items down your toilet… 👇 #CantFlushThis

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

If everyone in Sydney cut their shower time by just 10 seconds, we'd save more than 8 million litres of water a day. Small acts can make a big difference.

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

Did you know that almost half of the world’s bottled water comes from the same sources as tap water – not some exotic mountains in Fiji? #ChooseTap over bottled – it’ll save you money, and avoid unnecessary single use plastic finding its way into our waterways and oceans.

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

When someone sabotages your favourite unflushables campaign #dontbelieveeverythingyouseeonsocialmedia

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

4 years

A platypus that made its way into our wastewater treatment plant at Winmalee in the Blue Mountains has been returned home into our waterways. 1/3

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

The average price of bottled water in Australia is $2.83. If you bought a bottle every day for a year you’d spend $1,032.95. Sydney Water costs less than a cent a litre. Take the lead from Jilla - ditch the plastic bottle and pour yourself a Warragamba Slammer 🚰

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

6 years

We're not the only ones feeling the heat this week - our furry friends are too! Make sure your pets have plenty of water to drink and keep it cool by placing the water bowl in the shade. #heatwave #sydneyheatwave #drinktap #stayhydrated

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

It’s a question we’re often asked - “the dam is full, why are you asking us to conserve water?” Here's why 👇 (👀 thread)

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

Have you seen our latest “Turn it Off Bob” ad and thought, “hang on, it’s rained most of the year - why is Sydney Water asking us to save water? Let us explain why 👇 (thread)

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

3 years

Reminder: these are the only things that should be flushed down the toilet: -Pee -Poo -Toilet paper - @englandcricket 's bowling attack

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

Picture this... it’s raining outside 🌧️ Surely we can use as much water as we want? Answer: No, please don't 🙏 And here’s why… (a thread) 👇

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

3 years

Yep, it’s true. According to @choiceaustralia , bottled water is on average almost 2000x more expensive than tap! In fact, drinking 2L of tap water every day for a year will cost you around $1.50 – but over $2,800 if you choose bottled! Just another reason to #drinktap 🚰

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

We’ve noticed a bit of extra traffic floating across our page this week, so to all our new followers - welcome 👋 If you are new here, just a heads up to prepare yourself for the following at any time:

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

3 years

Don’t fall for it… Avoid flushing any type of wet wipe – even so-called ‘flushable’ ones. They can clog up your plumbing faster than you can say blocked drain.

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

Forgotten #ValentinesDay ? 😬 Never fear, here’s some last-minute cards that are guaranteed to win over that special someone.

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

4 years

💧 We’re hydrating @SixersBBL players this @BBL season 🏏 Sixers hit a six You play – click to reveal if you’re an instant winner 🎁 Claim your prize! Register at #smashemsixers #BBL10

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

Bottled water companies don’t sell water... Bottled water companies sell plastic bottles. #DrinkTap #WarragambaSlammer 🚰

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

@NRLonNine It’s believed that Kurt was merely showing Kalyn the environmental benefits of using the half-flush button.

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

6 years

Have a drink on us at the @scg for the New Year’s test starting today. Our 12 water refill stations will keep you hydrated throughout the day, so bring your plastic reusable water bottle. Save money and save the environment with Sydney's finest drop on tap! 🏏

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

9 years

Congrats to #MichaelVanDam who won the @sculpturebysea @SydneyWaterNews Environmental Sculpture Subsidy. #sxsbondi15

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

Some food (or liquid) for thought… 🤔 #ChooseTap 🚰

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

The adventures of bottled water: 👷‍♂️ Plastic bottle manufactured 💧 Plastic bottle filled up from the tap 💰 Sold for 2000% more than tap water ♻️ Ends up in landfill or the ocean with the other 373 million tonnes of plastic bottles

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

5 years

We’re really pleased to see #sydneyrain falling across our catchment. Please remember to continue to save water in your home and that severe water restrictions are in place.

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

4 years

Our Urban Typologies and Stormwater Management report, in partnership with @BlighTanner and Architectus, shows temperatures in outer #WesternSydney could be reduced by as much as 4.6 degrees by innovative planning designs in new developments.

Cutting edge plan to cool down Western Sydney

Temperatures in outer Western Sydney could be reduced by as much as 4.6 degrees by using “cutting edge water technology” in new developments, a Sydney Water report has revealed.

www.dailytelegraph.com.au

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

5 years

@SydneyWaterNews prosecuted by @NSW_EPA and convicted of 3 offences involving the discharge of up to approximately 507 million litres of untreated sewage into Mill Stream, Botany in May and June 2017. Ordered to pay $269,500 in penalties:

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

“But… it’s safer!” 🤦‍♂️

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

1 year

Did you know that over 90% of the cost of bottled water can be traced back to the bottle, lid or label? Every time you refill with our fresh Sydney tap water, you're choosing a better value alternative for you and the planet. #PlasticFreeJuly #ChooseTap #WarragambaSlammer 🚰

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

7 years

With 500 tonnes of wet wipes removed from our sewers each year, we welcome the $700,000 penalty by the Federal Court of Australia against the manufacturer of ‘flushable’ wipes Pental. Find out more about this investigation here:

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

Hey Mum, we made it 🙌

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

9 years

This weekend entry into Powerhouse & Australian Museum is FREE for kids! #FreeMuseumWeekend Come visit our partners! http://t.co/PaG8wo9ibY

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

10 years

@mirandadevine we have been supporting ACON and NSW Health's important public health and safety campaign through our FB page 1/2

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

Say hello to our newest recruit at Sydney Water – Hydro! 👋 🐶 Hydro is a 14-week-old Working line Springer Spaniel and is the newest member of our leak detection dog program. He’ll be the first dog to be trained internally within Sydney Water to detect water leaks.

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

Raise your bat Joey! 💯👏 A big congratulations to our very talented leak detection dog Joey, who yesterday found his 100th confirmed drinking water leak! 💦 What a very good and clever boi 🐶

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

3 years

Waiting for everyone to realise that bottled water is just expensive tap water… 😞 #DrinkTap #LoveWater

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@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

With Barack Obama currently Down Under, we thought we'd invite the former American President to see some of the sights of Sydney...

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

@thesurfsflat Forgiven. Don’t do it again.

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

Happy Birthday to Thomas Crapper, who invented the ballcock (that little floating valve inside toilets that prevents tank overflow) and helped enhance the flushable toilet during the 1860s. Let’s all pay homage to Thomas on his bday by not flushing any wet wipes 👍

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

1 year

Sydney Water boasts some of the finest drinking water in the world. If you're buying bottled water, you're basically paying a 2000% markup for something you can get for a fraction of the price from the tap. So ditch the plastic bottle and pour yourself a Warragamba Slammer

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

8 years

25 yrs ago we launched a program to clean up our coastlines - look at the difference it has made! #ThrowbackThursday

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

Happy 1st birthday to Hydro, our very talented (and cute) water leak detection dog! 🐶🎉🎈 What a year it’s been… #doglife #dogsofsydney #sydneywater

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

look after your loo and your loo will look after you

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

Did you catch us in the news last night? 👀 Sydney's wastewater will soon be used to power thousands of homes with renewable gas in an Australian first trial. Yesterday we joined @Kevinandersonmp , @JemenaLtd & @ARENA_aus to kickstart this exciting project at our Malabar plant.

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

5 months

Reminder: please dispose of rubbish like this in the bin - not your toilet. If it ain’t pee, poo or toilet paper: then #ItsBestToBinIt 🗑️ #StateOfOrigin

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

you can't tell me the robots aren't about to take over. this is worthy of a Pulitzer.

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

4 years

Our on-going wastewater surveillance program has detected fragments of the virus that causes COVID-19 at the treatment plant in Glenfield. To read the full map of suburbs in the Glenfield catchment, visit @NSWHealth website:

NSW Health

@NSWHealth

4 years

NSW recorded six new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night. All six new cases are close contacts of the western Sydney case reported yesterday.

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

4 years

We’re working with @WaterRA_updates to test for traces of #COVID19 in samples of Sydney’s wastewater. This is the beginning of testing methods that will potentially be able to identify coronavirus hotspots and help stop the spread.

9News Sydney

@9NewsSyd

4 years

Scientists are studying whether Sydney's waste water could hold the key to identifying suburbs with #COVID19 outbreaks. @KateCreedon9 #9News

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

3 years

Tag someone who needs to hear it 👇 Wet wipes aren’t flushable, stop putting them down the loo 🚽 #BestToBinIt

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

You've gotta try this delicious mocktail recipe!

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@SydneyWaterNews

3 years

A huge congrats to our favourite paddler and Sydney Water ambassador @jessfoxcanoe who has today been recognised in the #AustraliaDayHonours List. Jess has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her service to sport! #AustraliaDay2022

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

6 years

From strategic city planning to the impacts of climate change on water demand and wastewater management to remote drone monitoring, we are meeting the challenges in one of Australia’s fastest growing cities. Join us at @Ozwater ’18. @AustralianWater

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

So you’re telling me… that bottled water companies don’t actually source their drinking water from exotic volcanic springs in the South Pacific? Over 90% of bottled water costs come from the plastic bottle, lid and label. That's why 👉 choose tap this #PlasticFreeJuly 🚰

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

5 years

Greater Sydney’s dam levels are currently sitting at 71.4% and continue to rise with all the rain we’ve had over the past few days 💧🌧️. Please remember that Level 2 water restrictions are still in place. Visit👉 to find out more.

WaterNSW

@WaterNSW

5 years

After a weekend of heavy rain across greater Sydney, we are happy to report that dam storage levels have hit 60.7% at #Warragamba . This is expected to rise over the coming days as inflows continue to enter the dam. We will continue to provide updates over the coming days.

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

4 years

Below the cliffs of Vaucluse and Diamond Bay, wastewater flows directly into the ocean untreated and this is not acceptable. It’s time for change and we’re continuing to work to ensure this iconic area of Sydney gets the clean, blue backyard it deserves. #WorldOceansDay

World Oceans Day

sydneywatertalk.com.au

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@SydneyWaterNews

9 years

Congratulations to #ThunderNation @ThunderBBL who are heading to the semi finals. #HydratingHighPerformers

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@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

@Former_legend

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@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

Maddison’s school were recently asked to come dressed as what they wanted to do when they grow up… Maddison wants to work at Sydney Water just like her Dad, Josh, who works in our Network Field Operations team. Wishing a very happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there.

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@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

@DIGB__ Admittedly it’s about as relevant as Tottenham in the title race.

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

It's the imperfect storm blocking Sydney's sewer pipes... More than 500 tonnes of greasy, matted 'fatbergs' are removed from our wastewater system every year. On average, we remove 13 of these blockages a day - costing nearly $15 million in clean-up a year.

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

What if bottled water companies stopped putting "sourced from volcanic springs on a South Pacific island" on their packaging and just put "sourced from the depths of the concrete water basin of Warragamba Dam, Western Sydney”?

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@SydneyWaterNews

1 year

Did you know: the Sydney Desalination Plant is currently operating? While originally built in 2007 in response to our worst drought in a century, in recent years the Plant has helped to bolster drinking water supplies across Greater Sydney. (thread👇)

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@SydneyWaterNews

3 years

Did you know? It takes 250ml of oil to produce one litre of bottled water. Make sure you are filling your glass and reusable bottle with Sydney's world class tap water. #DrinkTap #PlasticFreeJuly

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@SydneyWaterNews

1 year

We collect and treat about 1.5 billion litres of wastewater from homes and businesses every day. That means we’ve dealt with some 3,034,500,000,000 litres of 💩 since England last held the #Ashes . @piersmorgan @TheBarmyArmy

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@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

For some things… #ItsBestToBinEm 🗑

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@SydneyWaterNews

8 years

We've just restored Sydney's first electric Sewage Pumping Station. It was built in 1900 and still operates today!

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@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

Us to the 500 tonnes of wet wipes that clog our wastewater pipes every year…

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@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

@Winston_ong @mcannonbrookes Nah your rates are quite literally paying for us to deal with your 💩

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@SydneyWaterNews

3 years

✨We’re partnering with our @NorthumbrianH2O friends and announcing our very first Sydney Water Innovation Festival, coming October 18-20.

Sydney Water X Northumbrian Water Innovation Festival

We’re bringing the Northumbrian Water’s Innovation Festival to Sydney later this year! It will gather innovators to take part in a series of sprints, hacks a...

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Sydney Water

@SydneyWaterNews

2 years

We should do this but call it PooBucks. Wanna collaborate @neorsd ?

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