7 1/2 Ways to Save Water
- Install a rainwater tank and connect it to your toilet, laundry and garden hose. Tanks are available in a various sizes and styles - and you may qualify for a Water Smart Gardens and Homes Rebate on the purchase cost.
- Install a 3 star water-efficient showerhead. Save up to 13,500 litres of water per person each year (based on a seven minute shower average).
- Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth and shaving. Save 4,000 litres of water a year (if you brush for 3 minutes). Instead, use a glass of water to rinse your mouth. And remember to turn off the tap while shaving, and save up to 3,500 litres per year.
- Install a dual-flush toilet, if you don't already have one. For a family of four, this can save over 35,000 litres a year. Depending on your toilet, a cheaper option is to place a filled water bottle in the toilet cistern to use less water.
- If you’re buying a new washing machine, make sure it has at least a four-star water efficiency rating. Did you know that front-loading washing machines are typically the most water efficient, using up to 50 per cent less water?
- Make sure each washing machine cycle is full and use an economy setting. Washing machines use about 120 litres of water per load. You can reduce this amount by adjusting the water level to suit the size of the load of washing.
- Look for water efficient rating labels when buying new appliances. Remember, the more stars, the more water efficient.
And a half. Halve your shower time and save 8 per cent of your water.