Water Saving Tips

There are many ways to save water around your home, at school and at work. And they don't take much time or effort.: Place buckets or ice-cream containers under drinking taps and use the water on the garden; Reduce your shower time to four minutes or less; Install a three-star rated water-efficient showerhead; Always use the economy cycle on your dishwasher; Wash your vegetables in a bowl and reuse the water in the garden; Fix any leaks as soon as you notice them. A slowly dripping tap can waste 20,000 litres per year; Consider replacing a single flush toilet with a modern dual flush one to save around 95 litres per day; Turn the tap off when brushing your teeth to save up to 335 litres per month; Rather than rinsing your razor under a running tap, use a little warm water in the sink instead; When replacing your washing machine, consider a 4-star or better front loader to cut your water use by up to 50%; When selecting new plants, look for drought tolerant varieties; A pool cover will reduce evaporation from your swimming pool; Always wait until you have a full load before washing; Group plants according to their water needs; Use mulch on your garden to reduce water evaporation by up to 70%; A tap aerator could save you around 9 litres per minute; Place a bucket under the shower to catch the warm up water and use it to clean your floors or on the garden

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