d it. Use the cold water to refill water jugs in fridge, pour on plants or fill the dog bowl!

Check your water metre count and do not use any water for about three hours. Re- check the water metre to determine if the count has gone up. If this occurs you know you have water leaks. All it pro

By now, we are all educated enough to know there is a serious water crisis at hand. Living in Australia the majority of the population is either living in drought stricken areas or residing where water restrictions of various levels apply. Water conservation is one way that all of us can partake in to help relieve this problem.

On a daily basis most of us have the potential to save many litres of water just around the home alone. Little or no effort at all is required when trying to conserve water therefore the combination of all of us doing ‘a little’ means ‘a lot.’ Research currently shows that we are all becoming more ‘water aware’ which is a great sign, but there is still so much more we can do.

Water Saving Ideas

Take time stop and think how you and your family can save our precious water.

For example:

Is the tap left running when you brush your teeth? This is a definite no no. Thousands of litres of water are wasted every day just by this practise alone. Only turn on the tap when you need to.

How much water do you waste running down the sink whilst waiting for the cold water to run hot. Many of us a guilty of this but there are ways around it. Use the cold water to refill water jugs in fridge, pour on plants or fill the dog bowl!

Check your water metre count and do not use any water for about three hours. Re- check the water metre to determine if the count has gone up. If this occurs you know you have water leaks. All it prob

to help relieve this problem.

On a daily basis most of us have the potential to save many litres of water just around the home alone. Little or no effort at all is required when trying to conserve water therefore the combination of all of us doing ‘a little’ means ‘a lot.’ Research currently shows that we are all becoming more ‘water aware’ which is a great sign, but there is still so much more we can do.

Water Saving Ideas

Take time stop and think how you and your family can save our precious water.

For example:

Is the tap left running when you brush your teeth? This is a definite no no. Thousands of litres of water are wasted every day just by this practise alone. Only turn on the tap when you need to.

How much water do you waste running down the sink whilst waiting for the cold water to run hot. Many of us a guilty of this but there are ways around it. Use the cold water to refill water jugs in fridge, pour on plants or fill the dog bowl!

Check your water metre count and do not use any water for about three hours. Re- check the water metre to determine if the count has gone up. If this occurs you know you have water leaks. All it pro

shows that we are all becoming more ‘water aware’ which is a great sign, but there is still so much more we can do.

Water Saving Ideas

Take time stop and think how you and your family can save our precious water.

For example:

Is the tap left running when you brush your teeth? This is a definite no no. Thousands of litres of water are wasted every day just by this practise alone. Only turn on the tap when you need to.

How much water do you waste running down the sink whilst waiting for the cold water to run hot. Many of us a guilty of this but there are ways around it. Use the cold water to refill water jugs in fridge, pour on plants or fill the dog bowl!

Check your water metre count and do not use any water for about three hours. Re- check the water metre to determine if the count has gone up. If this occurs you know you have water leaks. All it pro

This is a definite no no. Thousands of litres of water are wasted every day just by this practise alone. Only turn on the tap when you need to.

How much water do you waste running down the sink whilst waiting for the cold water to run hot. Many of us a guilty of this but there are ways around it. Use the cold water to refill water jugs in fridge, pour on plants or fill the dog bowl!

Check your water metre count and do not use any water for about three hours. Re- check the water metre to determine if the count has gone up. If this occurs you know you have water leaks. All it pro

d it. Use the cold water to refill water jugs in fridge, pour on plants or fill the dog bowl!

Check your water metre count and do not use any water for about three hours. Re- check the water metre to determine if the count has gone up. If this occurs you know you have water leaks. All it probably is are leaking taps that may only need a washer replaced to resolve the problem.

Most water that can be recycled comes from the family bathroom. Keep buckets in the shower to catch excess water that would normally just run down the drain. Water collected in the buckets can be used for cleaning your bathroom or for watering your garden.

Essential Tips

The current water situation is in a crisis and has been for some time now. Water is essential for the survival of ourselves and our planet. There is much information out there on water conservation and water recycling. All it takes is a little reading to become more educated and excited to fight for the cause.

Many products are available to help save water such as slow flow shower heads, water-free car cleaning products and shower timers which are provided by your local council. One of the best Water Saving products on the market is the Rainwater Tank. The tanks come in all shapes and sizes to suit all homes. Many local councils offer rebates on the purchase of rainwater tanks. This is to help encourage us all to install water tanks on our properties which will save us water and hundreds of dollars.