Rainwater project reduces pressure on Undara underground aquifers

Here at Undara Experience, we are continually monitoring our environmental footprint.

One of our recent projects involves water-saving, and has been launched thanks to funding from the Federal Government’s Community Water Grants scheme.

As the Undara Volcanic National Park becomes better known among travellers, we are seeing a steady increase in visitors. We have been aware for some time of the need to more effectively manage the resultant pressures on the underground aquifer supplying water to the Lava Lodge.

This new water saving project has resulted in the installation of 10 rainwater tanks with a total storage capacity of 300,000 litres. The water is filtered for reuse through dish and glass washers, ovens, urns and ice machines throughout the food and beverage area.

The reuse of rainwater in the existing facilities will ease the pressure on the underground aquifer by an estimated 25%.

Tags: environmental footprint, Undara, water-saving
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