National Water Week is celebrated across Australia each October, inspiring individuals, communities and organisations to build awareness of the value of water. It’s an opportunity to learn more about the important role water plays in our everyday lives and how we can all help use it wisely.

National Water Week 2026: Make Every Drop Count

This Water Week, we’re opening the doors to The Blue House – a free, interactive pop-up in the heart of Shepparton.

The Blue House takes water saving beyond the backyard and into the home. Take a walk through the kitchen, laundry, bathroom and garden to discover practical ways to use water more efficiently and see how small, everyday changes can add up.

The average Victorian uses around 169 litres of water each day. Depending on household size, that can add up to between 330 and 680 litres every day – so there are plenty of opportunities to make every drop count.

Throughout the week, there’ll be hands-on activities, educational displays, guest speakers and live demonstrations, as well as practical tips and resources to take home. Our GVW team will also be there to answer questions about water use, water efficiency, programs and services, or your water account.

Make Every Drop Count

Water connects almost everything we do - from drinking and cooking to our gardens, businesses, industries and the environment around us.

Small changes at home can add up. Shorter showers, full loads in the dishwasher or washing machine, checking for leaks and making waterwise choices in the garden can all help make the most of the water we have.

National Water Week is an annual opportunity to celebrate water and learn more about its importance in our everyday lives. In 2026, our theme is Make Every Drop Count, supporting the national theme Water Connects Everything.

For more than 30 years, we've supported water education across our region, helping our communities better understand water and how we can all use it wisely.

Come and see us at The Blue House from 19-24 October and discover how you can Make Every Drop Count.