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10 water saving tips for households

6 May 2010
Water saving tips for the home

We need to find ways to conserve our planet's most precious resource – water.

We all know that Australia is one of the driest continents in the world so saving our most precious resource is something that will help ensure a water sustainable future.

Here are some ways to save water inside your home: in the kitchen, laundry and bathroom.

Saving water in the kitchen

1. Put the plug in the sink when rinsing fruit and vegetables rather than running a tap.

2. Make sure the dishwasher is full before switching it on.

3. Wash dirty dishes by hand in the sink saves water and electricity too.

Saving water in the laundry

4. Use the washing machine when you have a full load.

5. Use the eco-cycle if you have one on your washing machine.

6. Replace leaky taps promptly.

Saving water in the bathroom

7. Spend two minutes less in the shower and save over 400 litres per month.

8. Turn off the water while you brush your teeth.

9. Turn off the water while shaving and save 350 litres per week.

10. Install dual-flush toilets.

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