Environmental management
Power and Water distributes electricity and provides water and sewerage services across the Northern Territory, from arid Central Australia to the tropical monsoon climate of the Top End.
We operate in an environment with relatively undisturbed ecosystems and recognise that our activities have the potential to affect our surroundings.
Whether we are working in small remote communities or major urban centres, we’re committed to providing sustainable power, water and sewerage services. No matter where we are in the Territory, we’re in our backyard and have a responsibility to keep it clean.
Above all, we strive to manage risks to an acceptable level within the bounds of technical and economic feasibility.
Waste management
People, ecosystems, plants and animals need water for survival.
We’re fortunate in the Northern Territory to have access to unspoiled water bodies such as estuaries, rivers, wetlands and aquifers. However, we must ensure our power, water and sewerage services don’t impact the environmental values of these water bodies.
The National Water Quality Management Guidelines define environmental values for some ‘beneficial uses’ of water bodies. Our discharges to declared water bodies need to be licensed under the Northern Territory’s Water Act to protect these uses.
Waste discharge licences (WDLs) can be accessed below:
East Point Effluent Rising Main
Under the EPBC Act 1999 , Power and Water must provide evidence of compliance under approval EPBC 2009/5113 (issued 2013; in effect until 31 December 2053).
Living Water Smart
Living Water Smart is a Power and Water initiative to help Territorians reduce water use. Many think the Top End’s water supply is endless, but that’s a myth.
Living Water Smart helps households, businesses, schools, councils and government with rebates, programs, water-use health checks, smart technology and expert advice.
Solar
Power and Water is transforming remote energy supply by incorporating solar to reduce reliance on diesel.
The $59 million Solar SETuP program was funded by the ARENA and the NT Government.
- improved local air quality
- reduced long-haul transport
- fewer trucks or barges entering communities
- reduced greenhouse gas emissions
- protection from diesel price escalation
Save power
We all want to help the environment—and often save money, too.
Small behaviour changes can reduce pressure on our environment without sacrificing your lifestyle.
