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Having such a large number of visitors in a regional coastal area presents a challenge for the local environment, with toilet use in Phillip Island Nature Parks using valuable drinking water from the Candowie Reservioir, which in 2006 fell to just 4 per cent.

With the local reservoir at risk of running dry, the Penguin Parade faced the task of reducing its demand on the local drinking water supply for uses other than drinking and educating visitors on this environmental challenge.

Like many industries accommodation providers, particularly those in severely drought affected regional areas, need to implement water conservation measures.

This project aims to clearly demonstrate the benefits of regional motel businesses implementing water saving technologies in accommodation premises.

Some attractions at Sovereign Hill require high levels of water to operate, with an operating steam exhibit consuming up to 5,500 litres of water per day, a number of ornamental and heritage gardens, as well as a circulating gold panning creek.

With nearly half a million annual visitors, Sovereign Hill realised that it was in a perfect position to communicate information about water saving strategies and ideas.

Melbourne Aquarium is an entertainment and educational facility with world-class displays of Australia's underwater life.

With funding from the Smart Water Fund, the Aquarium, in partnership with Nanotechnology Victoria, is developing a showcase for the demonstration and promotion of the latest water recycling and reuse technologies.