Make sure the pipes on your property don’t leak
* Repair dripping taps, toilet cisterns and showers
* Don’t leave taps running when brushing teeth or washing fruit and vegetables. The simple act of turning the tap off while you brush your teeth will save as much as 7,000 litres of water per year.
* Collect rainwater for plant or garden watering
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* A shower is better than a bath but a power shower is worse. A regular shower will use about 35 litres of water in five minutes but a power shower uses over 125 litres in the same time.
* Only run your washing machine and dishwasher when they’re full
* Never use a hose. It uses more water in an hour than the average family in a day.
* Clean your car with a bucket of water