Saving water in the house

: Last Updated: 31 October 2023

Saving water at home is much easier than you might think! The key to saving water is to think about what small, simple changes you can make in your daily life to use less water.

Our tips for saving water around the house

wash fruit and veggies in the kitchen sink half filled with water instead of under a running tap
fill up the washing machine and dishwasher with a full load so that you save water and power
use a glass of water when brushing your teeth instead of running the tap
keep a bottle of drinking water in the fridge to avoid running the tap when someone needs a glass of water
install a water-efficient shower head and have shorter showers (under 3 minutes)
install a dual flush system in your toilet or place a brick in your cistern
check the efficiency rating on new water appliances

Some useful videos...

Mindful habits to be more water efficient:

How to change a showerhead:

How to install a flow controller on your tap:

How to change a tap washer:

How to check if you have a leak:

Leaks can be sneaky water wasters

check regularly for breaks or leaks in your water systems and appliances
check for unseen leaks - find out how to check for leaks using a water meter

Check your toilet for leaks

Make sure you check your toilet, it's a common household leak!

Check by putting six to eight drops of food dye in the cistern. Leave for 5 minutes. If colouring appears in the bowl, the cistern has a leak that should be fixed. Remember to flush the toilet to remove the food dye to avoid any possible staining.

Did you know that a dripping tap can use 200 litres of water a day?