FREE Water Saving Techniques by Call The Plumber Sydney
Tips for saving water in the home. Valuable and Useful information for
you.
Every day, there are many simple things we can do around the home to
save our most precious resource - water, help the environment and save
money!
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Check for leaks - in taps, pipes and dishwasher hoses is an easy way
to reduce water wastage. Remember, one leaking tap can waste more
than 2,000 litres per month.
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Installing water efficient taps - this is a great, inexpensive way
to cut your water usage without you even noticing the difference.
Tap aerators is also a great way for restricted flow on your tap.
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Install a dishwasher - Automatic dishwashers can use up to 40 litres
of water per load. By using a dishwasher with at least a 3 star/AAA
rating, you can get this figure down to 18 litres per load and still
get the kind of sparkling clean dishes you're used to.
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Install one of the latest 3 star/AAA rating showerheads. It will
still provide a great shower and will save around 10 litres of water
a minute. They also save you energy costs, as you'll use less hot
water.
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Check your water meter and bill to track your water usage. Check
your water meter when all fixtures are turned off and if your water
meter dial is spinning when you're not using anything - Call The
Plumber Sydney as you may have a water leak.
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How to Save Water In the Kitchen
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Rinse dishes in a plugged sink to save water running
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Wash your fruit & veges in a plugged sink to save water running
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Use a sink strainer to alleviate blockages
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Keep a container of water in the fridge - this way you won't need to
run the water until it is cool enough to drink
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Thaw frozen foods in the microwave instead of in water
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Turn your taps of lightly and replace washers often
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Cook vegetables in steam or microwave instead of boiling them
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Wait until you have a full load in your dishwasher before using it
How to Save Water In the Bathroom
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Rinse your razor in a plugged sink
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Wet your toothbrush then rinse at the end of brushing
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Wash your hands with a little water then quickly rinse instead of
leaving water to run
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Put a bucket at the bottom of your shower and then water your pot
plants
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Install a AAA rated dual flush toilet - these use 67% less water
than a standard single flush toilet
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Repair leaking toilet cisterns as they can waste thousands of litres
of water every week
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Try not flushing at night time
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Don't use the toilet to flush away cigarette butts, tissues or other
rubbish. These items can cause problems in your sewerage or septic
system and wastes large volumes of water
How to Save Water In the Laundry
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Wait until you have a full load before you use the washing machine
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Use the suds saver option if you have several loads
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Install AAA rated water efficient taps as they use 50% less water
than standard taps
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Install flow control valves or restrictors and fix dripping taps
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When doing laundry match the water level to the size of the load
How to Save Water In the Garden
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Use native plants and a type of lawn that is adapted to the climate
in your area
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Group plants with similar water needs
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Don't water your garden in the heat of the day as it will evaporate
before it reaches the roots
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Don't cut your lawn shorter than 3-4cm so the blades can still shade
each other
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Putting mulch on your garden will greatly reduce evaporation
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Regularly check your outdoor taps, pipes and plumbing fixtures for
leaks - just one dripping tap can waste 2,000 litres a month
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Install a rainwater tank!
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When washing your car, park it on the lawn and use a bucket for
washing and rinsing - this way you can save water, as well as water
and fertilise your lawn - car shampoos use phosphates that are
similar to many fertilisers.
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