To help everyone save water we have compiled some handy tips below. The tips are easy and relatively inexpensive. See how many of the tips you can introduce into your home to reduce your annual water consumption. If everyone can save a little bit of water collectively as a nation it will make a real difference to our environment. If you have any great water saving idea's not listed please drop us an email we will glady publish your water saving ideas on our website.
Wash vegetables and fruits in a bowl or basin using a vegetable brush; don’t let the water run.
Use recycled water on plants. Sources: water left from boiled eggs, tea kettles, and washed vegetables
Chill drinking water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap until the water is cold.
Sweep driveways, paths, and steps instead of hosing
A dripping tap could waste as much as 90 litres a week.
Brushing your teeth with the tap running wastes almost 9 litres a minute. Rinse out from a tumbler instead.
Cool water kept in the fridge means you won't have to run the tap for ages to get a cold drink.
Don't use your washing machine until you've got a full load. The average wash needs about 95 litres. A full load uses less water than 2 half loads. Front load machines also use less water then their top load counterparts.
Every time you boil an egg save the cooled water for your houseplants. They'll benefit from the nutrients released from the shell.
Fit a dual Flush cistern to your toilet, saving 3 litres per flush
We will continue to add plenty more water saving tips to this page as time goes on, dont forget to check back in the near future for the very latest tips!. Start your water saving program today get the whole family involved and make a real difference.