| 50 Ways to Save Water | | | | 100 gallons a week. |
| Water is one of the most precious resources in this | | | | 7. Turn the tap off when you brush your teeth. You |
| world, yet millions of gallons are wasted every single | | | | can save up to 18 litres each time. |
| day in the bathroom, kitchen and in the garden, | | | | 8. Don't,catch them with a piece of paper and a glass |
| leading to soaring water costs. | | | | and put them outside. |
| You can make a massive difference just by making | | | | 9. When washing your hands, turn off the water. |
| small changes to your lifestyle.Here are some simple | | | | Save those gallons. |
| and cost-effective changes you can make right now | | | | 10. Use a low-capacity flush toilet. If you cannot install |
| to reduce your water consumption, lower your water | | | | one, try placing a weighted 2 litre bottle in your toilet |
| bill and help protect the environment: | | | | tank. You'll need to make sure that there are at least |
| In Your Kitchen | | | | 3 gallons remaining in the tank so that your toilet will |
| | | | flush properly. |
| 1. Only boil as much water as you need in your | | | | 11. Put food colouring in the toilet tank. If colour is in |
| kettle.This will save water as you won't always be | | | | the bowl in 30 minutes, you've got a leak! |
| emptying it out to fill it with fresh water. | | | | In your Garden |
| 2. Keep at least one filled jug of water in the fridge | | | | |
| instead of running the tap until its cold enough for | | | | 1. Turn the hose off properly. A dripping nozzle |
| you. | | | | wastes a lot of water. |
| 3. Don't use so many ice-cubes in your drink, one is | | | | 2. Water lawns in the morning or late evening: less |
| enough. Using too many is a waste. You won't need | | | | evaporation, happier grass. |
| any if you keep your soft drinks in the fridge to chill. | | | | 3. Add mulch such as bark, cedar chips, peat moss or |
| 4. Dropped that ice cube? Throw it in a plant, not the | | | | gravel to your plants. It's great at holding in the |
| sink or the bin. | | | | moisture and saves hundreds of gallons a month. |
| 5. Defrost food in the fridge or microwave, not under | | | | 4. Weed regularly. They steal water intended for |
| running water. | | | | your plants. Don't let them get away with it! |
| 6. Installing the kitchen. Don't waste water waiting for | | | | 5. Don't plant grass on a steep incline. More water |
| it to get warm. | | | | washes away than actually gets to the grass. |
| 7. Rinse fruits and veggies in a bowl or sink instead | | | | 6. Sweep the driveway or garden path instead of |
| of under running water. | | | | hosing it down. Save about 80 gallons of water. |
| 8. Use smaller pet bowls. Give your pet less water | | | | 7. Don't water the concrete. Make sure the sprinkler |
| more often. | | | | is hitting only the plants. Don't sprinkle when it's |
| 9. Rinse dishes in half a sink full of soapy water then | | | | windy! |
| place in dishwasher. Use leftover water to wash the | | | | 8. Cut your grass higher. |
| sink. | | | | 9. Changing the water in your fish bowl? Don't pour it |
| 10. Washing-up liquid comes in more and more | | | | down the sink, pour it on a plant. They'll love you for |
| concentrated forms these days; no need to use | | | | it. |
| more than a tiny drop for a full wash. | | | | 10. Keep the water in your yard. |
| 11. Soak pots and pans rather than holding them | | | | 11. Fountains and water features waste more water |
| under running water while scraping. | | | | through evaporation than you might think. |
| 12. Only ever use the dishwasher when it is full. | | | | 12. Keep the use of running water toys to a |
| 13. Never use the Rinse and Hold setting on your | | | | minimum. |
| dishwasher. You can do this in the sink with only 5% | | | | 13. Wash your pets on the grass; you'll water your |
| of the water. | | | | lawn and get Rover clean at the same time. |
| 14. Stop that dripping tap. Save up to 140 gallons per | | | | 14. Mark the water level of your pool. It shouldn't |
| week. | | | | evaporate more than a quarter inch a day. Use |
| 15. Use a front loading washing machine. If not | | | | rubber or plastic sheeting to cover it. |
| possible then wash only full loads of clothes. | | | | 15. Cover your spa with a plastic or rubber sheet. |
| 16. Recycle. Recycling an aluminium can requires only | | | | Prevent water escaping through evaporation. |
| 3% of the water needed to produce one. | | | | 16. If you have to wash your car at home, use a |
| 17. Forget about using the garbage disposal unit. | | | | bucket and sponge instead of a running hose. |
| Compost the waste, save water and keep your | | | | 17. Some commercial car washes recycle their water |
| plants happy. | | | | and make more efficient use of water than you |
| 18. Install an aerator. They are cheap and easy to | | | | could; keep an eye out for them. |
| install and work by putting extra air bubbles into your | | | | General Tips |
| water flow, reducing the amount of water used while | | | | |
| still allowing high pressure. | | | | 1. Turn the thermostat down. Air conditioning and |
| In Your Bathroom | | | | heating dehumidifies the air, burns more electricity |
| | | | (and thus water) and dries out indoor plants faster. |
| 1. Plug the bathtub before you turn on the water. | | | | 2. Change the filter in your air conditioning every |
| Adjust the temperature as it fills. Don't fill the bath | | | | month. Help keep that evaporator working efficiently. |
| any more than halfway. | | | | 3. Turn off water at the meter and note the reading. |
| 2. Take showers instead of baths. On average, | | | | After an hour, see if it changed. If it did, call the |
| showers use 20 gallons versus the 50 gallons of a | | | | plumber: you have a leak. |
| bath. | | | | 4. Know where the main shut-off valve is. If a pipe |
| 3. Some can reduce water consumption by up to | | | | bursts, you'll be well prepared to save hundreds of |
| 50%. | | | | gallons of water and more importantly, your house! |
| 4. Take shorter showers. Spending 5 minutes a day | | | | It All Adds Up |
| less in there will save you about 1,000 gallons a year. | | | | The price of a gallon of water is £00.00454, |
| 5. Turn off the water while you shampoo and | | | | meaning you'll save a total of £4.54 per 1000 |
| condition. That's 50 gallons a week you'll be saving. | | | | gallons saved. |
| 6. Shave with water already in the sink. Save up to | | | | |