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Remember to turn off the tap while brushing your teeth -
A running tap wastes over 6 litres per minute. If the entire adult population of England
and wales remembered to do this, we could save 180 mega litres a day - enough to supply
nearly 500,000 homes.
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A dripping tap wastes at least 5,500 litres of water a year -
Thats enough water wasted to fill a paddling pool every week for the whole summer. Mending your
dripping tap washer could save you over £18 per year.
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Hand-washing dishes typically uses about 63 litres per session -
If those dishes are rinsed off under a running tap the total water used averages 150 litres. In
comparison, a modern dishwasher can use as little as 15 litres of water per cycle. But make sure that
you fill the dishwasher or you'll be wasting even more than if you were to wash up by hand. If your
in the market for a new dishwasher, look for the energy efficiency 'A' rated machines since these
usually waste the least amount of water. If you take a closer look at the energy label, it actually
does tell you how much water the machine uses.
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A bath can use up a lot of water (over 100 litres!) -
While a shower only uses a third of that amount. But beware since many power-showers actually use
more than a bath if you shower for more than 5 minutes. If your the die-hard-tub type, you can minimise
you water use by reusing your bathwater to water your houseplants or garden.
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Before starting your washing machine, wait for a full load -
A full load uses less water than two half loads; so, you'll be able to save money on energy and water.
Just like dishwashers, washing machines labelled 'A' on energy efficiency tend to be more water efficient.
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Fill a jug with tap water and leave it to cool in your fridge -
This way you don't have to run the tap for ages just to get a cold drink.
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Rather than washing your car with a running hosepipe, try using a bucket and sponge instead -
Better still, fill the bucket with water from the water butt. Just 30 minutes with a hosepipe will use
more water than the average family uses in a day. Using a bucket will give your car a much more precise wash.
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About a quarter of all clean, drinkable water we use in our homes is flushed down the toilet -
If you're in the market for a new loo, consider buying a water efficient toilet or one with a dual flush.
If your loo is still as good as new, put a hippo or other displacement device into the cistern to save
some water. Give your water company a ring; they can give you one of these devices for free.
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By washing your fruits and veg in a bowl rather than under a running tap, you could cut down on water waste effortlessly -
As an added bonus, you can use the leftover water to feed your houseplants.
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By using a shower timer -
You can increase your awareness of the amount of time you spend in the shower. Try taking shorter
showers to reduce the amount of water you use.
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Water is our most precious resource. Water is necessary for all life and it should be conserved,
valued and protected
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