Saving Water at Home
The most obvious place to start saving water is at home. There are a few simple tips that will allow you to conserve fresh water by only changing your habits slightly.
- Don't rinse your hands, clothes or vegetables under a running tap – do so in a bowl or sink.
- Turn off the tap while brushing teeth, soaping hands or shaving.
- Take short showers instead of baths.
- If you do have a bath, use the water left over to wash the floor.
- Water plants with the same water used for washing produce.
- Only run washing machines or dishwashers with a full load, and cut down the rinse cycle if possible.
- Fix dripping taps and water mains promptly.
- Use water saving devices, e.g. water efficient showerhead, water tap and washing machine; dual flush cistern for the toilet, and pay attention to water efficiency labels.
- Teach children that water is not for games.
- Control the flow from the tap, do not always turn it to the full.
- Wash cars with a bucket of water and the towel instead of a hose.
- Avoid flushing unnecessarily.
