Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ's
a) What is Water Night?
Water Night is an annual event supporting stronger action on climate change and water awareness. We ask individuals and households to turn off all taps and running water from 5-10pm with the aim to increase water awareness and leading to long term behavioural change
b) When is Water Night?
Water Night is held every year during National Water Week. 5pm-10pm. In 2024 it takes place on Thursday October 24.
c) What is the purpose of Water Night?
Water Night is a nationwide event established to raise awareness of water use in Australia. Research conducted by The Water Conservancy shows Australia’s water literacy is very low and so is the perceived value of tap water. All life on earth relies on water to survive yet only 42% of Australians consider tap water to be precious. Water Night improves water literacy and water awareness helping us all value water more, leading to long term behavioural change.
d) Do I have to go without running water for the whole night?
No, we simply ask that you don't use any running water from 5-10pm. You can pre-fill water bottles, kettles, sinks, etc before the event. This is not a deprivation event, but rather an awareness event.
e) Can I flush my toilet?
Yes, however, reduced flushing is encouraged when appropriate.
f) Can I wash my hands to stay safe from Covid-19?
You may use your taps for hygiene and religious reasons.
g) Can I pre-fill water bottles?
Yes! We are encouraging households to pre-fill water bottles for drinking for during the event.
h) How do I sign up?
i) Who can take part?
We are encouraging all Australians to take part, in particular households. If you are under 18 please ensure that you have an adult supervising you and that your parent or guardian registers on your behalf.
j) Can my business take part?
Yes! If businesses would like to be acknowledged for garnering registrations from their staff they can use the school/group acknowledgment field in the registration form so registrations can be connected to one organisation.
k) Can I take part overseas?
You won’t be able to register as registrations are limited to Australia only at this stage however you can certainly download the materials we offer at www.waternight.com.au and can let us know about your experience by posting on our social platforms and by emailing us.
l) Who runs Water Night?
The Water Conservancy – Australia's only non for profit in the water efficiency space.
m) Who is sponsoring/supporting Water Night?
You can find our sponsors on our home page. As a non for profit, all sponsorship dollars raised go back into running this nation wide event.
n) Can I get an event kit?
Event kits are available as a set of downloads at Event Resources
o) Do I have to register to participate?
No, however, we are encouraging everyone to register on our homepage. This allows us to see what impact we are making nation wide!
p) Is my registration data safe?
Yes. It is collected and saved on a secure server held behind a secure firewall.
q) Who has access to my registration information?
The Water Conservancy Executive and Water Services Association Australia have access to the data as well as our sponsors.
r) What are the Water Night social media page?
Instagram: @waternightofficial Facebook: Water Night Official.
t) What do I need to do during & after the event?
Head to our resources page to know what to do before and after Water Night.