10 simple ways to save water
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Fixing leaky taps and not leaving the tap running unnecessarily can save significant amounts of water. Installing a dual flush toilet or low-flow shower head allows using water more efficiently. Taking shorter showers and collecting the water to use elsewhere are other simple ways to reduce household water usage outlined in the document.
10 simple ways to save water
- 1. 10 Simple Ways To Save Water
- 2. 1. Fix The Leaky Tap! Leaking taps waste 90 litres of water per week (4,680 litres per year!). Consider changing to an Aerated Tap These mix water with air to reduce the output, BUT will not compromise the pressure
- 3. 2.NEVER leave the tap on! The average tap uses 6 litres of water per minute Leaving your tap on whilst brushing your teeth could waste 24 litres per day! Only turn your tap on to wet your brush & rinse.
- 4. 3. Buy a Dual Flush Toilet These give you 2 types of flushes: a 3 litre flush for liquid waste and a 6 litre flush for solid waste. A family of four will flush the toilet approximately 14 times per day A dual flush toilet could reduce the amount of water used by half.
- 5. 4.Remember: Your Toilet Is Not A Bin! Don’t be tempted to use your toilet to dispose of tissues and creepy crawlies - This is just unnecessary. 25% of water used in the bathroom comes from flushing the toilet.
- 6. 5. Ditch The Bath, Have A Shower! Baths use about 40% more water than showers. To really cut back on water, consider a water saving shower head.
- 7. 6. Choose an Electric Shower Electric shower will ALWAYS have hot water. So you won’t waste any water waiting for it to heat up.
- 8. 7. Time Your Shower! The less water you use, the more money you will save. Probably the simplest way to save money is to reduce the time you spend in the shower.
- 9. 8. Always Collect Shower Water Water can be used for more than 1 thing! While you wait for your shower to heat up, collect the water by placing a bucket below the showerhead. You can then use this to water the plants.
- 10. 9. Consider the Material of Your Bath: If you must use a bath, then chose one made from acrylic. This is a great insulator which will hold the water’s temperature for longer. You won’t have to top it up as frequently to maintain a warm temperature.
- 11. 10. “If It’s Yellow, Let It Mellow. If It’s Brown, Flush It Down." Is a flush required each time you go to the toilet? Cameron Diaz is a fan of this method, so is it really that gross? I’ll leave you to ponder over that one.
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