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Thursday, 02 March 2006 |
- Keep a jug of water in the fridge.
Instead of letting the tap run for cold water, fill a jug of water
and keep it in the fridge.
- Use a basin to rinse/clean your fruit and vegetables.
Instead of letting the tap run, use a basin to rinse/clean your
fruit and vegetables. Why not use the leftover water to give your
pot plants a drink?
- Use a bucket of water not a hose.
A running hose will use about 9 litres of water per minute. The
car will be just as clean using a bucket of water. When cleaning
your windows or washing your car, use a bucket and sponge instead
of a hose. The same goes for your garden flowers, try using a watering
can instead.
- Lawns don't need to be hosed.
Use good mulch on your flowerbeds to reduce watering.
- Fix leaking taps as soon as you hear them.
Remember to check that your home is leak free and fix those dripping
taps. Phone and report water leakage from burst pipes to your local
authority.
- Use your Washing Machine and Dishwasher only
when they are full.
A typical Washing Machine on full cycle uses up to 45 litres of
water. A dishwasher uses 20 litres. Try to use only your appliances
when you have a full load. You'll save money and conserve water.
- Don't leave the tap running while brushing your
teeth.
A running tap will dispense up to 6 litres of water a minute. Don't
leave it running while shaving or washing your hands.
- In the Shower.
Reduce the time you spend in the shower. A power shower will use
over 125 litres in less than five minutes (a bath takes 80 litres
of water).
- Know how to turn off your water supply.
This could save thousands of litres of water and damage to your
home in the event of a pipe burst.
- Hot Drinks.
Fill the kettle with enough for your needs, not to the brim. It
saves energy too.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 15 May 2006 )
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