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Saving Water at Home

We can do a lot to save and conserve the quality of water by remembering the 4R’s. Use these practical tips to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rethink water use in your home:

  • Check all water faucets and water-using appliances and devices for leaks. Fixing these leaks both inside and outside will save large amounts of water and money each year.
  • Read your water bill carefully and understand your pattern of water use. Carry out a water audit of the home and keep watching your water bills to see if you have decreased the amount of water you use.
  • When buying a water-using appliance, be sure to choose one that is water efficient. If you need help, check with your local water provider to get information on the most water efficient brands available.

For lots more great information and tips on becoming a water saver home visit the H2ouse website at www.h2ouse.org.

In the bathroom:

  • Turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth.
  • Don't take long showers - 5 minutes will get you clean.
  • Install water efficient showerheads and faucets.
  • Try to take a shower instead of a bath.
  • If you do have a bath, only fill your bathtub halfway.
  • If you have an old toilet - made before 1993 - your toilet could be using between 3.5 and 8 gallons of water every time you flush it! To really cut down on your household water use, replace your old-style toilet with a new water efficient model, which will use only 1.6 gallons per flush. If this isn't possible, then ensure your toilet isn't wasting additional water by regularly checking for and fixing leaks.

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