Each Brit uses about 150 litres of tap water per day and 63% of daily water consumption in the home originates from either the bathroom or the toilet, according to Waterwise.
Follow these ten tips though and you should be able to significantly reduce the amount of water you use on a daily basis:
Eliminate low water pressure
A shower with trickling water, an electric shower that stops working when a toilet flushes, and a bath or toilet cistern that takes a long time to fill are all signs that you could be suffering from low water pressure. Seek out a specialist like WaterPressureProblems.com when you encounter these symptoms and their plumbers will be able to see from where the issue is originating.
Don’t run the tap while you’re brushing your teeth
You could be wasting up to six litres of water every minute that you’re leaving a tap running while you brush your teeth. As soon as you’ve wet your toothbrush and toothpaste, turn the tap off and don’t turn if back on again until you need to rinse.
Buy a cistern displacement device for your toilet
A cistern displacement device – otherwise known as a CDD – is easy to install in your toilet and works to displace an estimated 1 litre of water with every flush. Most water companies will provide these items free of charge.
Fix leaking taps as soon as they start
A dripping tap can result in over 60 litres of water being wasted every week! Clearly, it’s time to stop ignoring that constant dripping that you hear from a leaking tap and get it fixed.
Avoid running water when having a shave…
Filling a sink with a few inches of warm water will rinse your razor just as well as running water will, and result in you wasting a lot less water in the process.
…and when washing dishes
As we mentioned when touching on how to brush your teeth in a more efficient manner, a running tap uses around six litres of water per minute. When it comes to washing your pots, pans and dishes then, opt to fill a basin with warm soapy water before you begin.
Use rainwater on garden plants
Install a tank and pump in your garden and you’ll be able to use the rainwater that is collected within it to water your plants. There are even tanks and pumps available which enable you to use rainwater when operating a washing machine or dishwasher.
Keep a jug of water in your fridge
Do you tend to leave a tap running for a while so that you can enjoy a nice cold drink of water? It’s more efficient if you opt to instantly fill a jug or bottle with tap water instead and then pop it into the fridge to cool.
Only fill your kettle to the level you need
By filling your kettle with just enough water for what you actually need, you’ll not only save on the amount of water that you use but also reduce the amount of energy that the electrical gadget uses every time it boils.
Set up a shower timer in your bathroom
You can be using anywhere from six to 45 litres of water every minute that you have a shower on. Encourage yourself and others in your household to spend less time in the shower by having a timer clearly on display.