Water conservation starts at home, where our daily use of tapware, showerheads, dishwashers and toilets all add up to some unsightly numbers. Fortunately, you can dramatically reduce your water usage through helpful tips you can use throughout your home.
Replace older, less efficient toilets with 4.5/3L Dual Flush toilets
Swap out your showerhead with a WELS 3 Star rated water-conserving showerhead and you can save more than 29,000 litres of water per year.
Fix leaky taps and install tapware with water-saving aerators to effortlessly save hundreds of litres of water per year.
Use the appropriate water level and load size on the washing machine when doing laundry. Consider purchasing a front-load washing machine.
Use a broom rather than a hose to clean off driveways, steps and sidewalks.
Water your garden during the coolest part of the day, generally in the morning, and avoid watering on windy days.
Turn off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving to keep excess water from going down the drain.
Landscape with native or low-water plants to significantly reduce water usage outside the home.
Use leftover water for houseplants, instead of pouring out a half-empty glass of drinking water.
Make sure the dishwasher is fully loaded to maximize the dishes cleaned in a cycle.
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In the bathroom
The bathroom accounts for most of
our indoor water consumption.
Toilets, showers and taps often
steal away more fresh water then
we need - and you can still
maintain optimal cleanliness with
powerful fixture performance.
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In the kitchen
From dishwashers to long-running
taps, we ofter take the water
flowing through our kitchen for
granted. View tips and shortcuts
that will help you to use your
kitchen water effciently.