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Two and a half Megalitres is about the size of an Olympic swimming pool. If each house in Melbourne had one leaking tap, we'd be wasting over 100 Olympic swimming pools each year!
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You can save 10-20 litres of water each time you shave by filling the basin instead of letting the water run continuously.
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Turn off taps tightly but gently so they do not drip.
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A quick shower uses less hot water than a bath in a full tub. If you prefer the bathtub don't overfill it, 1/2 full should be enough.
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Flush the toilet only when necessary. Never use it as a wastebasket and never flush cotton buds, paints, solvents or other chemicals down the toilet.
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Without a dual flush toilet, you are using 18 litres or more per flush. Over a year, that means you use about 30,000 litres of water to dispose of about 650 litres of body waste.
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The shower is the second heaviest water user in the house. If you install a low flow shower head you could save up to 1000 litres of water each week.
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Low flow aerators can be attached to taps in the kitchen sink and hand basins which can reduce the flow rate by 50 per cent.
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Using the short cycle on your dishwasher can save up to 75% of your water use per wash.
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Many clothes washers allow you to adjust the amount of water according to the size of the load. If yours doesn't, let the laundry build up until you have a full load.
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If you are investing in a new washing machine, consider one with conservation features like a load size selector and variable water control.
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Up to 90 per cent of the energy used for washing clothes goes to heat the water. Washing in warm water not only cuts back on your energy bills, it's easier on your clothes.
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Consider installing a water tank to supply the water for your garden. Talk to your retail water company.
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Mulch your garden regularly. You save, and your plants love it!
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If you sweep your driveway or paving with a rake or broom, rather than using a running hose, it will save 200 litres of water.
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Using a running hose to wash your car can waste about 400 litres of water. Using a bucket with a sponge will save you about 300 of those litres.
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Consider covering your pool or turning off any heating over winter. It saves on energy, and on water evaporation.
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If you have your own water-wise tips to save water around your house, please contact us.
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Two and a half Megalitres is about the size of an Olympic swimming pool. If each house in Melbourne had one leaking tap, we'd be wasting over 100 Olympic swimming pools each year!
For more tips click here...
If you don't have a dual-flush toilet, contact your plumber regarding the possibility of putting a brick or bottle of water in the cistern to reduce water use
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