Water Conservation
Without
changing our lifestyles, We can reduce water use by 20 % and:
Conserve a resource essential to all life
Save money,
energy
and the environment.
How
to conserve water in your home
-
Convert
to a new 6/3 litre dual flush toilet - this can save the
-
average
family up to 100 litres of water daily!
-
Use
washing machines and dishwashers only when full.
-
Install
high performance, water efficient shower heads.
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Take
short showers - if you want a long soak, take a bath.
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Fix
dripping taps and leaking toilet cisterns - a tap that drips
once every second wastes 30 litres of water per day.
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Turn
the tap off when brushing your teeth … use a glass of
water for rinsing.
-
Rinse
your razor in a plugged basin …. Not under a running
tap.
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Rinse
vegetables and dishes in a sink of water … not under
a running tap.
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Buy
appliances with a high water conservation rating.
Water Usage
How much water is used in general household activities ?
Approx..
Per toilet flush (single flush toilet) up to 12 litres
Per bath 50 - 150 litres
Per shower 40 - 250 litres
Per dishwasher load (on average) 20 - 50 litres
Per washing machine load (on average) 40 - 170 litres
Tap running while brushing teeth 5 litres
Drinking, cooking, cleaning per day 8 litres
Shaving 8 litres
Dripping tap per day 30 - 150 litres
