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Wetlands and Water Initiatives
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Waterproofing Playford
Waterproofing Playford is a water-security program that provides recycled water for irrigation across the City of Playford. It includes five wetland sites that collect and treat stormwater, which is stored in underground aquifers and used for irrigation purposes during summer months.
Wetlands
There are a series of wetlands located on Smith Creek – they are maintained by City of Playford to a very high standard that increases the beauty of the local environment, while providing recreational opportunities for the community.
Wetlands are a key component of Council's recycled water business as they assist in collecting and treating stormwater.
Recycled Water
The Recycled Water Scheme supports a number of Council strategies by improving Playford's appearance and providing environmental sustainability benefits.
Through this scheme, Council distributes recycled water to an increasing number of sporting clubs, reserves and school ovals across the City of Playford.
Our horticultural growers in Virginia are supplied with recycled water from the Bolivar Wastewater Treatment Plant to support their crops through the Virginia Pipeline Scheme, operated by SA Water.
Although recycled water infrastructure (purple pipes) is installed in some areas of Playford, recycled water is not supplied to residential or business properties.
Playford Water Pricing Policy
The charges in the Pricing Schedule relate to stormwater reuse services supplied from the City of Playford's Aquifer Storage and Recovery scheme. The water is currently supplied to non-residential properties only. Charges for these services include:
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Recycled Water Charge: Prices are set to achieve full cost recovery, including operating costs, overheads, depreciation, and a return on assets (the latter two excluding gifted assets), and to represent a discount on SA Water potable water prices.
Service Charges: Are based on costs which include mobile data, a yearly subscription to a monitoring platform and ongoing maintenance and administration.
Connection Fees: Are based on the full, direct cost of connecting each new customer and are managed via a water supply agreement.
The Recycled Water Charge has increased by 8.7% to reflect inflation plus an adjustment to account for variations from forecast demand, which has been substantially below the historic average in recent years.
The Service Charge increased by 4.8% to reflect the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Adelaide over the previous year.
Connection Fees are cost reflective and move with changes in direct, underlying cost.
Supply of Recycled Water
Recycled Water for irrigation $2.88 Per kL
Service Charge per quarterly $53.45
Visit Council's Fees and Charges Schedule and look for the 'Supply of Recycled Stormwater' section.
Water Leaks and Maintenance
It is important to report leaks from water pipes through the correct channel so that repairs can be promptly made.
- For leaks or problems on the SA Water side of the meter, please contact SA Water on 1300 SA WATER (1300 729 283).
- For leaks or problems on the property side of the meter, please contact a licensed plumber.
- For leaks or problems the street side of purple pipe infrastructure, please contact the land developer.
- For leaks or problems on City of Playford sports fields or reserves, please contact 8256 0333.