Waterwise

• 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 leaking taps.

• Wait until you have a full load of clothes before doing the washing, or use the half-load button - you'll save water, electricity and detergent. The same goes for dishwashers
• If you need to purchase a new water-using appliance, first check to see how water efficient it is
• For details of water efficient washing machines and other appliances visit Anglian Water Direct.

• Take a shower instead. A five minute shower uses half the water of an average bath, but be aware of power showers as they can use a third more water than the average bath. Water efficient shower heads and shower timers will help you save water in the shower.

• Check for leaking toilet cisterns as these can use twice the normal amount of water needed
• Some larger toilet cisterns can continue to work effectively with a smaller flush. Use a water displacement device to reduce the amount of water released each time you flush
• When buying a new toilet choose a dual flush. This provides the opportunity to choose whether you flush six or four litres and some models available can flush even less.

• Use a watering can instead of a sprinkler - it's more accurate
• If you are using a sprinker you must have a water meter
• Water at dusk to reduce the amount of water that may evaporate
• Check the weather forecast first - it might rain tomorrow.

• Use a bucket and sponge to clean the car instead. 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 collecting rainwater from your roof and downpipe in water butts or buckets and then use it in your garden, rather than using a hosepipe. Find out more about water butt offers.

• If you can try to leave washing and watering your garden until later.

• Cover outside taps and pipe work during the winter to prevent them from freezing and bursting
• If you discover an external leak, call us for details of our Watertight Promise scheme, as you may qualify for a free service pipe repair.

• Start saving today, see what products are available. Visit Anglian Water Direct to details of water efficient products currently available.