There are a few easy ways to save water:
- Check for leaks
Leaking taps, toilets, showerheads and other water-using devices are major wasters of water. Just one leaking tap can waste 5,000 litres per month and increase your water bill unnecessarily.
Most leaks are easy to detect and easy to repair with basic know-how and the right tools.
You can also use your water meter to check whether you have a leak. Learn how to use your meter to check for leaks.
- A lot of water goes down the drain needlessly. Become conscious of the amount of water you are using and look for ways to use less whenever you can. Our Using water wisely brochure has some handy hints you may want to consider.
- There are many water saving devices you can buy that reduce your water use. These include aerators (mix air with water), flow regulators (to reduce the flow of water) and dual flush toilets.
- Water Wise Appliances
You can save water and money by choosing water wise appliances.
To help you choose the most water efficient appliances a water efficiency labeling scheme (WELS) is being introduced. Under this scheme you can tell at a glance how water efficient an appliance is – the more stars on the label the more water efficient the appliance.
For more information: Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme