SAVING WATER – TIPS FROM DWR CYMRU

BY turning off the tap each time you brush your teeth, you can save up to 18 litres. That’s a saving of 36 sports bottles each time you brush your teeth!

Shower instead of bathe. This will not only save water, but can also save money, because heating water can account for 25% of your energy bill.

Over one third of the water we use at home goes down the toilet, so if it’s yellow, why not let it mellow?!

Put a full washing load on, rather than two half-loads.

Drinking water – One area you should NOT cut back on! Keep a jug of water in the fridge so you don’t have to run the tap for long. We think our tap water is the best in the world so enjoy it!

Fill the dishwasher and use an “eco” setting; or wait and do the dishes all in one go rather than throughout the day.

If you’re buying new appliances, choose water-efficient products or, even better, look for a product with a Waterwise Recommended Checkmark. This will reduce your water use without even trying!

A leaking tap can waste up to 15 litres of water a day – or 5,500 litres a year. That’s enough to fill up five and a half fire engines.

Use a water butt to catch water. You could use this to clean your car or wash your windows.

Water your plants or garden with watering can rather than a hosepipe. Watering in the early morning and late afternoon will reduce evaporation and so save water.