Why Wait!
Simple Tips for Your Home and Garden this July!
Why Save Water?
- Secures future water supplies.
- Protects the environment and helps achieve net zero.
- Benefits wildlife and future generations.
Water Usage Facts
- Average person uses 136-142 litres per day.
Bathroom Tips
- Shorten Showers: Keep showers to 5 minutes max. Saves nearly 200 million litres daily if everyone participates.
- Turn Off Taps: Save more than 2 buckets of water/day by turning off the tap when brushing your teeth and washing your face.
- Use a Cup: Rinse your mouth with a small reusable cup instead of running tap water.
Kitchen Tips
- Full Laundry Loads: Save 10 litres per full load of laundry.
- Wash in Bowls: Use a bowl of water instead of running tap to wash fruits and vegetables.
- Maximize Dishwasher: Fill it completely before running; each cycle uses 15 litres.
- Fridge Water: Keep a large bottle of tap water in the fridge.
- Fix Leaks: A dripping tap wastes 5,500 litres/year.
- Reuse Water: Water plants with leftover water.
- Efficient Kettle Use: Boil only the water you need.
- Lid on Pans: Reduces water loss and cooks food faster.
Garden Tips
- Collect Rainwater: Use buckets or containers to collect rainwater.
- Skip Lawn Watering: Grass recovers after rain.
- Use Watering Cans: Save water by using a watering can instead of a hose.
- Smart Sprinkler Use: Water early morning or late afternoon to reduce evaporation.
- Check Weather: Avoid watering if rain is forecast.
- Mulch and Weed: Minimizes water loss and keeps weeds out.
Save Water and Make a Difference! 🌍💧
Why Save Water?
- Save Money: If you’re on a water meter, using less water means paying less!
- Eco-Friendly Upgrades: Install water-efficient taps and showers to save water and energy, especially when using hot water.
Water & Energy Link
- Our water use is closely tied to energy use. Did you know the water industry accounts for nearly 1% of the UK’s carbon emissions? 💡
- Water treatment is energy-intensive. By using less water, you help reduce your carbon footprint!
Be a Leak Detective! 🕵️♂️
- Dripping Taps: A single dripping tap can waste around 5,500 litres a year. Fixing it is easy and saves a lot!
- Check for Leaks: Leaks from taps, showers, or toilets waste a lot of water. By finding and fixing leaks, you save water, money, and the environment!
Protect Our Sewers
- Follow the 3 P Rule: Only flush poo, pee, and paper down the toilet to keep our sewers safe and clean.
Get Involved!
- Help the environment and wildlife by saving water. Every drop counts!
- Become a leak detective and make a big difference at home.
Free Leak Detective Handout!
- Get your free Kids leak detective hand out and start your water-saving adventure today!
Let’s save water, save money, and save the planet together!
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