Figuring out how to save water at home is not that difficult really, and apart from saving you on your water bill, it will also be great for the planet which is currently facing water-scarcity and water shortage problems in various areas.
Even though you may think that the UK is not currently experiencing any water shortages, this is no guarantee that it shall always be so, and it is up to you and me to make sure that this does not become a reality by saving water wherever we can.
5 Methods of Saving Water at Home
The best way to save water is to know where your greatest water usage and water wastage is and do something to change that:
- Go Low-Flow: Toilets account for virtually 30% of indoor water consumption, and older toilets use as much as 12 litres per flush. Modern toilets use less than 2 litres per flush, with the new dual-flush toilets using even less. Showering uses around 160 litres per day for an average family of four and replacing your showerhead with a low-flow one will help save about 50% water.
- Cover your Pool: Covering your swimming pool will not only ensure that the temperature of your pool remains warmer but reduces evaporation which means that you will not have to refill your pool so often. According to the US Department of Energy, a pool-cover will cut the amount of water you need to replace by between 30% and 50% which is a great saving.
- Hand-Water your Garden: If you have a small garden, use a watering can to water by hand instead of using the hosepipe; for larger gardens you can use the hose but do not just let it run for hours on end unattended – hold the hose and water by hand; this can save around 33% water.
- Irrigate Smartly: If you have a large garden that you prefer to irrigate, then consider investing in a modern weather-based irrigation controller that automatically adjusts to weather conditions and only waters when needed.
- Save Rainwater: Saving and storing rainwater to use in the garden can save you thousands of litres of water. Invest in a large rainwater drum or tank that catches water from your gutters and downspouts. Make sure that the containers are covered to keep mosquitoes at bay.
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