Conserve Water Around the House

Water is the planet’s most valuable resource and conserving water puts less strain on our environments, protects eco systems and can also save you money.

Using less water can help reduce your monthly bills. Here are a few ways which you can reduce your water usage.

Inspect Your Meter

Make sure all of your taps, hoses, water consuming appliances that could be using water are turned off. Once you have done this, read your water meter. Don’t use anything for a few hours then read the meter again. If it is moving, that could indicate that something in your house is using water that you are not aware of or you may have a leak somewhere. The leak might not be visible and could be underground, inside a wall or under your house. A plumber will be able to help you locate these leaks.

FACT: Leaks can waste up to 75L or more water each day.

Install water saving fittings

Using a water saving shower head or efficient toilet cistern can drastically reduce the amount of water that you use. There are also low flow water aerator taps that can be used within your house with stylish designs to suit your home.

FACT: Each time you flush the toilet you are using 18-26 litres of water.

Turn It Off

Reducing the time you spend in the shower will help you conserve water and turning the tap off whilst you are brushing your teeth.

FACT: Showers use between 18-37 litres of water per minute.

Install a water tank

If you have a large garden that needs regular watering or you just use a lot of water. Then consider installing a water tank on your property. These days there is a huge rank of tank options.

Network Plumbing can provide you with water saving solutions to suit your household.