Water Saving Tips

Jun 1

Making simple changes to your water use behaviour can save lots of water. If we all reduced the amount of water we use by even a small amount, we could make a huge difference to our total consumption. Here are just a few practical tips to help you save water in and around your home. Give us a call for more information on how we can help you save water in your home.

Consider installing a rainwater tank

The average 2,000 litre capacity rainwater tank can save up to 26,000 litres of water each year. These water savings could be significantly increased (up to 59,000 litres) if the tank is plumbed in for internal uses such as clothes washing or toilet flushing.

Only wash a full load

Use your washing machine only when you have a full load. Reducing your washing by just one load a week will save around 120 litres of water.

Replace your toilet

Replace a standard single flush toilet with a dual flush system and you could save up to 90 litres a day.

Check your home for leaks

Leaks can be extremely wasteful and costly. Save up to 30 litres a day by getting a plumber to repair leaks in and around your home.

Take shorter showers

Showers and baths account for 25% of all water used in an average home. Limiting your showers to 2 minutes or less will save around 24 litres of water each day. Don’t waste water while you wait for the hot tap to warm up. Keep a bucket handy to catch the water and use it on indoor plants or in the garden.

Don’t leave the tap running

Simply wet your toothbrush before you begin and use a glass of water to rinse your mouth. A running tap can use about 8 litres of water per minute. If you regularly keep the tap running while cleaning your teeth you could use up to 11,500 litres per year.

Need more info?

We offer water efficiency testing for your home, investment property or business. A few updates we may be able to recommend are:

Solar hot water system
Rain water tanks
6 Star Energy Rating Gas Instantaneous Systems
Water efficient taps and showerheads
Grey water recycling
Water efficient dual flush toilets. Call us today!

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