Water Saving
ways To Save Water In Your Home
saving water inside
some ways to save water inside are:
- having water wise appliances e.g dual flush toilets, 4 star rating appliances.
- turning off the tap while brushing your teeth
- having a bucket in your shower to catch the cold water while you are waiting for the water to warm up
- having shorter showers i.e 4 minutes
- reducing your power usage
- checking faucets and pipes for leaks
- don't flush household rubbish down the toilet
- only use your dishwasher when it is full
saving water outside
some ways to save water outside are:
- having a water tank
- using grey water on your gardens
- sharing a bore between 3 or 4 houses
- using less water on your gardens in winter
- having water wise plants in your garden
- sticking to the rules of water restrictions
- not over filling your pool
- don't hose down your driveway to get rid of leaves and dirt, use a brush instead
- Clean gutters and downspouts manually instead of hosing them down
- use a trigger hose
- don't over water your lawn
- remove weeds in your garden
- use a pool cover