In fact, the college placed in the top 10 of water saved at all schools across Victoria who use the Schools Water Efficiency Program.
SWEP has saved more than 11 billion litres of drinking water and nearly $38 million for participating schools across the state.
Schools can monitor their water usage in near real-time via data loggers and an online dashboard.
The program provides tailored education resources aligned with the Victorian maths and science curriculum.
Kyabram P-12 College, which has participated in the program for years, implemented a three-pronged water conservation strategy: promoting reusable water bottles, optimising sprinkler systems, and tracking water consumption.
Victorian Water Minister Gayle Tierney said the award-winning initiative helped schools identify water leaks and taught water conservation.
“This fantastic program not only helps schools identify and fix water leaks and find ways to save water, but teaches students the importance of saving water,” she said.
The $10.5 million Water for Victoria initiative targets 100 per cent government school participation by 2030.
Presently, over half of Victorian schools are involved, each reaping an average annual saving of $1800 on water expenses.
In the race for water conservation, Ballarat High School clinches the top spot in Victoria, saving a whopping 11 million litres last year.
Kyabram P-12 College, while impressive, secures the tenth position in this vital environmental competition.
