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[instrumental music]
[Voiceover:] We're creating a smarter, more sustainable Sydney.

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[water running]
Water is one of our most valuable resources ,

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but we use drinking quality water for things that don't really need it

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while storm water

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[rain and thunder] 
and water from our showers,

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washing machines and basins goes down the drain

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wasted.
[pipe draining]

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That's why we're planning a decentralized water system.

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This includes a local, recycled water system alongside our current water network.

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This local water will be treated and then distributed using a separate purple pipe.

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It will be used for non-drinking purposes only like watering gardens and parks and flushing loos.

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By using treated and filtered recycled water,

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we could help supply the city of Sydney's non-drinking water needs

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leaving our drinking water for drinking.
[water dripping]

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In 2010, Austin, Texas saved more than 7 billion litres of water [Yee-Haw]

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through the use of reclaimed water

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and Singapore has one of the largest water recycling plants in the world

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where it's an actual tourist attraction.
[cameras clicking]

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Recycling water will help us preserve 
our precious drinking water

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and by introducing innovations like rain 
gardens in our parks and streets

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[rainforest sounds]

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we'll also reduce pollution 
going into our water ways,

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adding to the water saving actions 
we're already doing.

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Creating a sustainable Sydney 2030; 
a green, global and connected city.

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[pen scratching]