Even with all the festive mood around us, it is still very important to remember to save as much water as possible. Why not get the whole family involved? You could each contribute an idea towards your home being a water-savvy household.
The National Department of Water and Sanitation has provided the following tips to save water:
- Re-use greywater: Use greywater from baths, washing machines and other safe sources to flush the toilets and water the garden.
- Monitor your meter: Leaks around the home can waste hundreds of litres per day.
- Bath with less water: Take a shallow bath or switch to have a quick 90-seconds shower by opening and closing the tap between wetting, soaping and rinsing.
- Keep showers short: Place a bucket in the shower with you to catch run-off water. Turn off the water while washing your hair in the shower or when you soap/lather your body. Turn off the water while washing your hair in the shower.
- Don’t leave taps running: Turn taps off when washing dishes, brushing your teeth or shaving.
- Full loads only: Only do the washing when you have enough items for a full load for the washing machine.
- Report leaks: Report leaks in your neighbourhood with your local municipality.
- Encourage water-saving: Encourage friends and family to contribute their own water-saving ideas.
- Reduce water consumption: Fit low-flow showerheads and aerators to all taps in the home.
- Saving water shouldn’t make you sick: It’s still important to wash your hands using the toilet. Turn the tap off while soaping up.
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