TIPS ON SAVING WATER THIS AUTUMN

There’s a lot you can do to save water. So far, no regulations have been implemented regarding conservation but it’s just a matter of time before they are if the current rainfall pattern persists. Water has never been a plentiful asset and we are contributing to our environment and the well-being of others if we exercise restraint in usage. Being water-wise is mainly just a matter of common sense. Our water is comparatively cheap – and that contributes to the problem. People are less likely to try hard to save water when their pockets aren’t affected. There are plenty of water-wise options for private homes.   Here's what you can do at home Flushing a toilet uses an average of nine litres of water. You can reduce this amount by putting two one litre bottles of water in the toilet cistern or a brick. Further more don’t use your toilet as a rubbish bin for dental floss and tissues and don’t flush unnecessarily. You waste up to five litres of water every time you leave the tap running while shaving or brushing your teeth. Rather put just enough water in the basin or a tooth mug. The same applies to rinsing dishes. A long shower can use up to 200 litres of water. Keep it short and even consider installing a system that regulates the water flow. Don’t fill your bath to the top – half a bath of water is just as good. Wash only full loads of laundry and dishes. A washing machine uses as much as 150 litres of water per wash and a dishwasher uses 60 to 150 litres. Close taps fairly tight. Not too hard or you could break the washer. But a dripping tap can waste up to 30 litres of water a day. When washing your car don’t use a hosepipe – rather use one bucket for washing and another for rinsing. Sweep your garden paths and terrace rather than hosing them down. A hose delivers up to 100 litres of water in five minutes. Make sure you give the roots of plants water rather than just watering the leaves. A drip irrigation system ensures water is provided only where it’s needed and is extremely efficient. If you must use sprinklers, invest in a good system with a timer switch. A sprinkler left on accidentally can waste up to 1,000 litres an hour.

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