ARE YOU A WATER STEWARD?

Water stewards use water efficiently.

Water stewards choose environmentally friendly products.

Water stewards are careful with what they put into sewerage and stormwater systems.

Water stewards protect rivers, waterways and oceans.

Ready to find out if you’re a Water Steward?

Follow the three easy steps below.

STEP 1

Take the Water Steward Challenge Survey

Chat with our friendly frog bot, Ally, about your water actions and habits. It helps to have a recent water bill handy.

Launch the survey

STEP 2

Claim your Water Steward label

If your responses show that you are a Water Steward, you can purchase self-adhesive labels for your letterbox, home entry or vehicle!

Our scoring system will let you know if you are Silver, Gold, Platinum or Net Zero Water Stewards.

Visit our FAQs below for more information on label prices and shipping costs.

STEP 3

Post a photo of your household and your label

Be sure to post a photo of your well-deserved label on social media and tag #waterstewardchallenge!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Water Steward?

Water Stewards are individuals who (a) use water efficiently, (b) choose environmentally friendly products, (c) are careful about what they place into the sewerage system, and (d) take action to protect our rivers, waterways and the oceans.

I’m stuck on one of the Challenge questions. Can I get some help?

Of course! Check out our household tips and links page.

I live outside Australia. Can I take the Water Steward Challenge?

Absolutely. However, at the moment we can only post labels and pins to Australia and New Zealand.

What is the difference between Silver, Gold, Platinum and Net Zero water stewards?

These are the four Water Steward classifications awarded based on your responses to the Challenge questions.

Silver means you have demonstrated positive water actions and habits, with some room for improvement. Gold is a step up from Silver, with Platinum being the highest level of achievement.

Net Zero is a special category reserved for Water Stewards who are able to demonstrate “net zero” reliance on a water supplier and have achieved at least Silver status. Net Zero Water Stewards are usually households that have an additional water source, such as their own rainwater tank or bore.

I received a label, yay! Where can I place my label?

Your self-adhesive laminated vinyl label is designed to be UV-resistant and waterproof. They can be placed on any clean smooth surface, such as your letterbox, front door, vehicle or fence.

How many labels can I order?

You can order a maximum of six labels in one order.

How much do the labels cost?

Each label costs AUD10. Each order attracts a one-time fee of AUD 5.50 that covers shipping and handling, data management and security, label production and printing, label certification and compliance, and support for our work. The cost breakdown is provided below.

How safe is the information I provide?

Your information is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We do ask for your postcode and surname, but you may provide a pseudonym if you wish. If you place an order for a label, your contact information will be used only for shipping and handling purposes.

Important Information

You agree to provide survey responses that are honest, truthful and to the best of your knowledge.
The survey requests your surname and postcode. You may use a pseudonym if you do not wish to provide your actual surname.
Any other personal information collected will be used for shipping and handling purposes, and treated in accordance with AWS Asia-Pacific’s Privacy Policy.
The Water Steward Household logo may not be reproduced in any physical format without the permission of AWS Asia-Pacific and Smart Approved WaterMark.

About this initiative

The Water Steward Challenge survey and scoring system is based on the International Water Stewardship Standard, a comprehensive water performance improvement and certification framework.

The Water Steward program for households aims to promote water literacy and recognise responsible water use at the household level. Water steward labels are available for purchase. Funds go to:

What you pay for labels and shipping go towards the costs above.

This program is brought to you by:

With the support of: