Water

• Install water butts to collect rainwater.
• Always replace washers on dripping taps.
• Only fill kettle for actual needs.
• Use residue warm water from kettle for washing up.
• Wash up less frequently, if possible.
• When brushing teeth, turn tap on and off.
• Take showers in preference to baths, if possible (4 mins)
• Fit dual flush toilets.
• Put a brick in the toilet cistern.
• Use the shortest, lowest temperature wash cycle, when you can.
• When drawing off hot water from your taps, collect and make use of the early tepid water.
• Wash the car yourself, rather than using a car wash.
• Consider whether it might be possible to use grey water for flushing the toilets. Community buildings? DFC?
• Only use dishwasher for full loads and make use of Eco settings.
• To limit water use in the garden use mulches.
• In hot conditions use waste household water for watering needy plants.
• In summer fill a jug with drinking water and keep in the fridge, to save on running the tap to access cool water.
• When cleaning in the home, e.g. floors, make up smaller quantities, rather than wasting water.
• Arrange to be on a water meter, if you are not already.