World Water Day ... Save water Save Life Must read, follow and Please Share TOP TEN TIPS FOR SAVING WATER AT HOME 1. Order a FREE save-a-flush for your toilet cistern. 2. Turn off the tap when you brush your teeth - over the year this small change saves enough water to make 40,000 cups of tea! 3. Use a watering can in the garden - hosepipes use up to 540 litres of water an hour (which is a lot when you consider a watering can only holds around 10 litres) 4. Report leaks - if you see a leak in the road or footpath, give a call and inform the corporation in charge. 5. Take a short shower instead of a bath 6. In the kitchen, use a plug in the sink instead of a running tap and save a litre of water every six seconds - if you use a bowl you could use this to water your plants 7. Keep a container of water in the fridge to avoid having to run the tap for a cool drink 8. Choose drought resistant plants (such as geraniums) which will last longer during dry periods 9. Let your grass grow longer, it will wear better during dry periods 10. Only switch on your dishwasher or washing machine when full.
Posted on: Sat, 22 Mar 2014 11:14:56 +0000