National Water Week: Free activities for Armidale Region residents

Published on 20 October 2025

This week, the Armidale Regional Council is celebrating National Water Week (20–26 October) with a range of free, practical activities for residents across the region. It’s all about helping our community make smart water choices and learn more about how water is managed locally.

Drop into ARC Customer Service – Guyra & Armidale

Come by and take part in these free water-saving giveaways:

• Swap your old shower head for a new water-saving one.
• Trade in your broken garden hose nozzle for a water-efficient replacement.
• Pick up a free shower timer to help reduce water use.
• Sign up to the ARC Water Portal for a chance to win a prize.

Book a Water Treatment Plant Tour

Want to see how your water is treated? Join one of our guided tours. Bookings are essential.

Guyra Water Treatment Plant
Meet at ARC Council Building – Guyra (Customer Service Area), 158 Bradley Street
Monday 20 October, 1–3 PM
Tuesday 21 October, 1–3 PM

Armidale Water Treatment Plant
Meet at ARC Council Building – Armidale (Customer Service Area), 135 Rusden Street
Wednesday 22 October, 11 AM–12 PM (few seats available)
Thursday 23 October, 11 AM–12 PM (fully booked)

Register online: https://forms.office.com/r/MDr7H21hT0
Or book with our Customer Service Team.

Let’s celebrate National Water Week together and make every drop count.