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  How to save water  
     
 

This section looks at the providing you with tips on how you can save water both at home and away from home, to save the environment.

In your home:

  • Shower rather than bathing. This saves up to a third of water used. 
  • Take shorter showers 
  • Use water saving shower heads that deliver a max of 10 litres of water per minute
  • Choose shower heads that have a ‘shower off’ button to conserve water while you lather up
  • A medium sized bath about 1500mm long is as comfortable and cleansing as a big bath, and uses a great deal less water
  • Install wash basin taps with aerator outlets. The aerator mixes air with water, resulting in a lower flow rate ( 5-10 litres per minute which splashes less)
  • Don’t let water run in the basin. While shaving or brushing teeth, keep the tap turned off.
  • A pressure control valve controls the fluctuation of pressure through the home's plumbing system and prevents imbalances in the system.
  • Fix those leaky toilets and taps! 
  • Avoid using colouring for toilet water as these introduce chemicals into the eco-system which can be dangerous and costly to filter out.
  • Don’t waste water just because someone else is footing the bill, such as at restaurants and hotels 
  • Fill a bowl of water to clean vegetables, instead of rinsing them under a running tap 
  • A front-loading washing machine uses up to 40% less water that a top- loading model.
  • Reduced flow pressure reduces the amount of water used. The main benefits: water saving and a balance between hot and cold water systems 


  
     
 

In your garden:

  • Use a broom, not a hose, to clear leaves from your driveway 
  • Report broken pipes, open hydrants, etc. to local authorities 
  • Plant indigenous plants – in general, they require less water 
  • Water your garden in the early morning to prevent excessive evaporation 
  • Don’t buy water toys that require a constant stream of water 
  • Cover the swimming pool to slow down the evaporation of water. 
  • Reduced flow pressure reduces the amount of water used. The main benefits: water saving and a balance between hot and cold water systems 
  • Choose organic fertilizer
  • Plant trees and shrubs that are indigenous

Do one thing each day that can save water – every drop counts! 

  
     
 
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