Lifestyle choices, population growth and climate change are
placing increasing demands on our water supplies. It’s important
that we do not take this precious resource for granted and
that we all use water wisely to ensure that there is enough
for everyone in years to come. Water saving habits started
now will become a way of life for the future.
Your household can really make a difference by following
the water wise tips below:
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Fitting a Save-a-flush (a bag
of harmless crystals) in your toilet cistern can
save up to 1 litre per flush. That’s a saving of
nearly 2,000 litres per person per year.*
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Installing a Hippo (designed
to work in toilet cisterns with a 9 litre flush
or greater) could save up to 5,000 litres per person
per year.* (Free
water saving Hippo here...)
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Have a refreshing shower instead
of a bath - this can save over 300 litres of water
a week. Be careful though - a power shower can use
more water than a bath!
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Turn off the tap when brushing
your teeth. Brushing your teeth with the tap running
wastes 6 litres per minute.
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Fix leaking taps. A dripping
tap can waste up to 140 litres a week.
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When buying a new dishwasher,
choose one that is energy efficient as this saves
on water and electricity. Machines with an 'A' rating
are most economical.
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Wait for a full load before using
the washing machine - a full load uses less water
than 2 half loads.
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Cool water in the fridge means
you don't have to run the tap for ages to get a
cold drink.
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Only fill the kettle with enough
water for your needs, this will reduce your fuel
bills too.
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Lag your pipes and leave your
heating on a low setting when you are out to avoid
bursts in cold weather.
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A water butt in your garden can
collect rainwater that can be used used on your
plants and lawn. To order a water butt, click here
Free Saving Water
Tips. for in the garden
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If you have a water meter, check
for leaks by turning off the water and taking two
readings several minutes apart. If the readings
are different there may be a leak.
* If you find your toilet is not flushing
properly, please remove your Save-a-flush/Hippo.
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| Bath |
80 litres |
16 buckets+ |
| 5 minute shower (not power shower) |
35 litres |
7 buckets |
| Brushing teeth with tap running |
6 litres/min |
1.2 buckets |
| Brushing teeth with tap off |
1 litre |
0.2 buckets |
| Dripping tap |
140 litres/week |
28 buckets |
| Washing machine |
65 litres |
13 buckets |
| Dishwasher |
20 litres |
4 buckets |
| Washing car with bucket |
10 litres |
2 buckets |
| Hosepipe/sprinkler |
540 litres/hour |
108 buckets |
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How much do we use?
- In the UK, every person uses 155 litres of water a day
- In developing countries each person uses only 20 litres
a day
- 1/3 of household water is used to flush the toilet
+ Figures based on bucket with 5 litres capacity
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