30 WAYS TO SAVE WATER IN AND AROUND THE HOUSE.

TOILET
1. Use a toilet bowl with smaller flushing capacity (for example 6 liters or less per flush) or place a bottle of water in the tank to reduce water for each flush.
2. Minimize the number of flushes made in a day.
3. Check regularly for leakages: add food colour to the tank and look out if the coloured water spills during or after flushing

SHOWER
4. Take shorter showers or install a low flow showerhead.
5. Place a bucket near the shower to collect excess water during bath and the
water can be used for other purposes.
6. Turn off the shower while lathering soap.

SINK
7. Don’t let the water run while shaving, bushing teeth or washing your face.
The best practice is to collect water in a pail and use it.
8. Repair dripping faucets

GARDEN
9. Water the lawn early in the morning or late evening to avoid evaporation from
heat and wind.
10. Don’t over water the lawn, avoid watering during rainy season.
11. Adjust sprinkler to avoid over watering.  In case of a small garden, usage of hose
is advisable.
12. Regularly check sprinkler setting and timer.
13. Avoid over fertilizing or use a slow release water-soluble form of nitrogen.
14. Choose a water efficient landscape or garden.
15. Keep your grass about 6 cm long because taller grass holds water better.
16. Use broom to clean driveways and sidewalk rather than flushing the rubbish with water.
17. Use watering cans whenever possible especially when watering patio plants.

KITCHEN
18. Avoid running water to wash dishes.  Fill the sink and use the water.
19. Always turn off your taps tightly so that it does not leak.
20. Store a bottle of water in the refrigerator or use ice if you want cold water.
21. Wash your produce in the sink or a container that is partially filled with water
instead of running water.
22. Fill the washing machine full each time when you need to wash clothes.  Each
time the washing machine runs, it uses the same amount of water.

GARAGE
23. Use a bucket when washing the car rather than the hose.
24. Prevent any type of oil from spilling as it takes a lot of water and soap  to wash off the floor.

OTHER TIPS
25. Be well informed and participate at public meetings on water issues in your area.
26. Check all water related pipelines consistently to avoid interior leakages.
27. Immediately report broken pipes/infrastructures to the relevant authorities.
28. Encourage water conservation activities to be taught in school.
29. Support the government’s call to conserve and save water.
30. Use water harvested from rain in garage and garden and if possible even for toilet flushing.