WHAT CAN YOU DO?
v It's hard to believe the few advices we've listed below can make a difference, but water-saving habits started now will become a way of life for the future. By being "water-wise" we can ensure that there is enough of this precious resource for everyone in years to come.
BE WATER WISE
v Mend that dripping tap. It could waste as much as 90 liters a week.
v Brushing your teeth while running the tap wastes almost 9 liters a minute. Rinse out from a tumbler instead.
v Wash fruits and vegetables in a bowl rather than under a running tap.
v When planning your garden, think of local plants that can be watered with less water.
v Don't use your washing machine until you've got a full load. The average wash needs about 95 liters. A full load uses less water than 2 half loads.
v Every time you boil an egg save the cooled water for your houseplants. They'll benefit from the nutrients released from the shell.
v Fit a water saving device in your cistern and save up to three liters a flush.
v Installing a water meter can save you water and money by monitoring how much you use.
v Kettles should be filled with enough water for your needs but not to the brim. This will reduce your fuel bills too.
v Replacing a toilet cistern can save water. Toilets manufactured after 1993 use less water per flush.
v Sprinklers can be wasteful. It doesn’t take long for a sprinkler to soak your lawn thoroughly. A sprinkler can use as much water in an hour as a family of four will use in a day!
v Trigger nozzles can save water by using it only when needed. This can save up to 225 liters a week.
v Use the dirty water when cleaning a fish tank on your houseplants. It's rich in nitrogen and phosphorus, which provides an excellent fertilizer.
v Very 'water efficient' washing machines and dishwashers are now manufactured. Machines with 'A' ratings are the most economical. You'll find that they save energy too.
v Water your garden at the coolest part of the day to reduce evaporation.