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Publications
Links to the main publications located on the Water for Life site are listed here. Other agencies' publications can be found by clicking through the menu across the top of this page.
2010 Metropolitan Water Plan publications
- 2010 Metropolitan Water Plan - PDF file, 7MB
- 2010 Metropolitan Water Plan Summary - PDF file, 3MB
- 2010 Metropolitan Water Plan - Chapters
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1: Setting the scene for the Metropolitan Water Plan
- Chapter 2: Reviewing the 2006 Metropolitan Water Plan to keep it current
- Chapter 3: Dams continue to provide a vital rain-fed source
- Chapter 4: Water recycling is reusing water already in the system
- Chapter 5: Desalination is an extra source of water that doesn't rely on rain
- Chapter 6: Water efficiency is smart use of the water we have
- Chapter 7: Water for life equals water for people and the envrionment
- Chapter 8: Being prepared for drought is good planning
- Chapter 9: Summary of actions under the Metropolitan Water Plan
- Review process and assessment tools for developing the 2010 Metropolitan Water Plan - PDF file, 575 KB
Other publications
- greywater guidelines and fact sheets
- recycling guidelines
- research publications
- Water Education Plan for greater Sydney 2008-2012
- download a wide range of fact sheets and information at the Downloads page
- the Interactive tools page also contains fun activities and useful tools.
Archived Metropolitan Water Plan publications
- 2008 Progress Report - PDF file, 1MB
- 2008 Progress Report Summary - PDF file, 1MB
- 2007 Progress Report - PDF file, 5MB
- 2006 Metropolitan Water Plan - Broadband download – PDF file, 11MB
- 2006 Metropolitan Water Plan - Dial up download
- Chapter 1: Setting the scene
- Chapter 2: Securing Sydney's water needs
- Chapter 3: Managing drought
- Chapter 4: Understanding climate change
- Chapter 5: Recycling water
- Chapter 6: Reducing demand
- Chapter 7: Increasing supply
- Chapter 8: Protecting catchment and river health
- Chapter 9: Creating a dynamic Water Industry
- Chapter 10: Implementing the Plan
- Executive Summary Brochure - 2006 Metropolitan Water Plan
- Review of the Metropolitan Water Plan: Final Report April 2006
- Progress Report on the Sydney Metropolitan Water Plan February 2006
- Review of the Metropolitan Water Plan February 2006
- 2004 Metropolitan Water Plan