By Anne Simpson | posted on May 25, 2017
ALBANY Regional Hospital (ARH) was recognised as a Waterwise Champion at the recent inaugural Waterwise Business Recognition event held in Perth.
The hospital has been a long-time participant in the program and continues to demonstrate a commitment to finding new ways to save water.
ARH facilities manager Andy Smyth said the hospital achieved gold status in both 2016 and 2017, saving more than 35 per cent of their regular water use each year.
“This is a wonderful result for the hospital and shows our commitment to water efficiency,” he said.
Mr Smyth said the hospital had worked hard to reduce their water use, including reprogramming the reticulation to allow for rainy days and cooler weather.
“You simply don’t need to use as much water when it’s cooler, and our gardens are still healthy and are looking good,” he said.
“We also installed flow restrictors throughout the facility. It is just a matter of tweaking the settings – two minutes less here, 25 per cent less flow there – to get the best possible result.”
WA Country Health Service Great Southern Regional Director David Naughton said it was fantastic to see Mr Smyth and the facilities management team recognised for the work they did to maximise water efficiency.
