Fresh water is a precious commodity these days, that we have to conserve as it has to go around a growing number of households every year.

Here are 10 great water saving tips that will help you to increase your water efficiency, making you, water wise!

Collect rain water from your roof to use in the garden watering plants. It’s a waste to see it go down the drain!

Water your garden in the mornings and evenings to reduce evaporation.

Use a sprinkler head on your hose to reduce consumption.

Use a low-flow shower head and reduce the time it takes to shower.

Use an aerator on your faucet to reduce consumption.

Make sure your toilet isn’t leaking, or install a new low consuming 1.6 gallon per flush toilet.

Use an eco kettle that boils just the right amount of water you need each time.

Check your whole system out and stop any leaks. Did you know that 1 drip per second wastes almost 4 gallons per day!

Don’t use your washing machine until you have a full load. Half load cycles use more than half the water of a full wash.

Turn off the faucet while scrubbing your hands or dishes.

There you have 10 useful ways to save water, and 6 water saving devices, which will save you money if you are on a meter.

Just doing a little every day can reduce the pressures on the environment. By consuming less, and changing your purchases to ethical products, you are part of a growing intellectual group that recognises individuals can make a difference!

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