Water is one of the most valuable natural resources we have. It is vital to all life on the planet. However, available Australian water supplies are being stretched to the limit.
To help conserve these precious water resources, Governments at all levels are reviewing the way in which we pay for our water. Australian families now pay for their water in the same way as they pay for their telephone and electricity.
The advantage of this new system is that if you are an efficient water user then you'll no longer be subsidising other people's wasteful habits. And there are lots of ways to use less water and thereby save money around your home. For example, the use of rain water tanks and perpetual water systems is becoming common place. Some water saving ideas that everyone can use are:
The seven water saving secrets
How much water will a family save?
How much money will a family save?
1
In the toilet - Install a 6/3 litre dual flush toilet.
54,000 litres per year
$37 per year
2
In the laundry - Use a front loading or twin tub washing machine.
20,000 litres per year
$14 per year
3
In the bathroom - Change to a high efficiency shower head.
40,400 litres per year
$28 per year
4
Install aerating taps.
50,000 litres per year
$35 per year
5
Have flow control valves fitted.
40,000 litres per year
$28 per year
6
In the Garden - Put in a drip irrigation system instead of using a domestic garden sprinkler system.
80,000 litres per year
$55 per year
7
Leak detection - Repair leaking taps and toilet cisterns, as they are a major cause of water wastage.
11,000 litres per year
$8 per year
Total saved
537,000 litres per year
$205
By Patrick M Davidson
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