5 Tips - How To Save Water At Home

The Lenten season officially began on March 1, 2017 and traditionally it is the time when numerous warnings are issued by the lone water company to ration water due to dry weather conditions and the low water levels at their reservoirs.

While the water company has not issued a formal dry spell warning at this time certain officials believe that consumers should be wary and use water more carefully, particularly when it comes to lawn watering, vehicle washing and other unessential uses. The aim is to moderate water demand through voluntary conservation.

The majority of water usage is done indoors, accounting for approximately 93% of the overall water usage at home. This includes toilets, personal washing, kitchen, clothes washing. 

Here are 5 tips to help you work your way through any dry spell.

Install water-efficient faucets

Water efficient faucets

Water-efficient faucets and faucet accessories (such as aerators) are high-performing, water-efficient fixtures that will help you save water, energy, and money.

Simply turning off your tap when brushing your teeth can save as much as 3,000 gallons of water per year.

You can conserve even more by installing water-efficient bathroom sink faucets or faucets accessories, an average household can save up to 700 gallons each year per faucet. Since these water savings will reduce demands on water heaters, households will also save energy.

Recommendations: Aqualux Vienna Collection Satin  Nickel faucet

                            Brushed Nickel Plated Basin Faucet

                            Aqua Plumb 4-inch fancy Chrome Lavatory Faucet with teapot handles

Install a water-efficient showerhead

Low flow and Aerated  Showerheads

You can save over 10,000 litres of water per person each year by installing a water efficient showerhead, (based on a seven minute shower average).

• Aerated showerheads reduce the flow but don’t compromise on pressure. They maintain the pressure by mixing in air with water to produce a steady, even spray.
• Low flow showerheads reduce the amount of water used, whilst still giving you the feel of a normal shower.

Recommendations: Danze Sunflower Brass Showerhead/Pollenex Plus Microban Showerhead

Install a dual flush toilet

Water-saving Toilets

For a family of four, installing a dual flush toilet can save more than 35,000 litres of water a year. 

•          Dual flush toilets have a split flush button which gives the user the choice of how much water to use 
•          Dual flush toilets typically use 4-6 litres of water opposed to the old style flush systems which use a massive 13 litres per flush. 

  Recommendation: Zurn 2-piece 1.6 GPF Dual Flush Pressure Assist Elongated Toilet

Repair leaks in fixtures such as toilets and faucets and avoid letting the water run unnecessarily for other household uses in the kitchen and bathroom.

Install a rainwater tank

Water Tanks

Capturing rainwater to use in your garden is an excellent way to reduce the amount of drinking water you use from the tap. Tanks are available in a various sizes and styles so before you buy, speak with our CSRs to determine which tank is best for your needs.