Water Saving Tips

In your bathroom:

• Take shorter showers
• You can save up to 11 litres of water every minute by installing a water efficient shower head
• Install a dual flush toilet - this can save you up to 50% on every flush
• Check for a leaking toilet cistern. Put food colouring in the cistern. If the colour shows in the toilet bowl without flushing, you've got a leak
• Turn the taps off when you're brushing your teeth, washing your hands and shaving
• Install water efficient appliances wherever possible
• Install aerators on your taps

In your kitchen include:

• Install aerators on taps - aerators reduce the water flow and stop you using as much water
• Choose a water efficient appliances - look for appliances bearing the Water Efficiency and Labelling Standards scheme and power efficiency labels
• Only turn the dishwasher on when it's full
• When you're running the taps waiting for water to cool down or heat up, collect the water in a jug for use on the garden.
• Turn taps off when you're washing vegetables or your hands
• Fix any leaks as soon as possible
• In every wet area try to use environmentally friendly cleaning products and detergents

One way to check for leaking pipes and dripping taps

1. Check your water meter at night when you have finished using water and are going to bed.
2. Record the number and do not use any water until you have checked the meter first thing in the morning.
3. If your reading has increased by morning - and you are absolutely sure nobody used water or flushed the toilet overnight - you may have a leaking pipe or dripping tap.