Anglian Water encourages its customers to use water wisely, not just during the summer months, but throughout the year. The following top 10 tips can help reduce the amount of water you use around the home as well as save energy and money.
- A running tap uses a lot of water
- Don't leave the tap running while brushing your teeth.
- Use a bowl for washing vegetables and dishes.
- For a cold drink, fill a covered jug and put it in the fridge instead of running the tap.
- Fix dripping taps.
- Take a shower instead of a bath, but remember a power shower can use twice as much water as a bath.
- Wait until you have a full load before doing your washing, or use the half-load button on your machine. The same goes for the dishwasher.
- If you need to purchase a new water using appliance, check to see how water efficient it is.
- A garden sprinkler can use a lot of water.
- If you use a sprinkler you should have a water meter
- Check the weather forecast first - it may rain tomorrow.
- Use a watering can instead - it is also more accurate.
- Water at dusk so less water evaporates.
- Collect rainwater in water butts and buckets, and then re-use it in the garden.
- As demand for water is greatest between 5.30pm and 8pm, leave the garden and washing until later.
- Use a bucket and sponge to clean your car instead of a hosepipe. Alternatively you can purchase a hand pump pressure washer which does not need electricity or a hosepipe function. Visit Anglian Water Direct for further details.
- Think about having a water meter fitted - by measuring how much water you use it is easier to reduce your consumption and you could save money. There is no charge for having a water meter fitted.