5 Tips For Homeowners on Saving Water and Reducing Water Wastage

5 Tips For Homeowners on Saving Water and Reducing
Water Wastage

 As we all have been hearing quite often and rightly
so, ‘saving water is more important now than ever
before’. With increasing drought concerns and expanding
water conservation efforts, it is important to realise and
adopt methods to use water in the best possible way and
avoid wastage at all costs. There are many low hassle, small
steps you can take to limit water use and help the
environment while keeping your water bill low.

 In this blog we are sharing some steps you can take to
conserve water in and around your home – helping the
planet and your wallet.

 Time your showers: Most of us enjoy long, hot showers
and this can be a major source of water wastage in the
home. Long showers are nice but saving water, which is a
finite resource, is better. Did you know that if we reduce
shower time and limit it to 4 minutes we can reduce water
usage by almost 20%. Simply set a timer and save water.

 Put a bucket in the shower: Simple and effective this tip
can help you reuse the water from showers in your garden.
By placing a bucket in your shower, you can catch any
excess water. The collected water can then be used for
your plants or grass. You would be surprised to see how
soon the bucket fills up.

 Install water saving shower heads and aerators on
taps: As your local plumber this is one tip that we would
share with all homeowners as it’s an easy way to save
water. Install a water saving shower head and aerators on
your taps and enjoy more efficient water usage while
maintaining the water pressure. Old taps and shower
heads have a very high flow rate and that can be addressed
by simply installing the right fixtures. Modern shower
heads use far less water and are a wiser option that will
save water and money going down the drain.

 Fix your taps, repair leaks: A small leak or a running
toilet can waste a whole lot of water. Not only is the sound
of a dripping tap really annoying but it can waste up 2,000
litres of water a month. A leak can also result in other
water damages around your house and must be addressed
by a professional plumber immediately.

 Install water-saving bathroom accessories: Get in
touch with your local Adelaide plumber to find out more
about WELS rated water-saving showerhead and water-
efficient taps for your bathroom and kitchen. The Water
Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) is an excellent
way to find water efficient appliances and fixtures that can
help you in your endeavour to curb water wastage around
your house. Getting WELS rated fixtures will save on water
and reduce energy costs.

 Optimise your appliance usage: Did you know that
dishwashers use significantly less water than washing
dishes by hand?! It may be hard to believe but some
dishwashers use as little as 6.5 litres of water per cycle
which is way less than rinsing the dishes in the sink. Make
sure to run your dishwasher only when it’s full and make
sure you set the settings to eco before hitting start. The
same applies to washing machines – you can reduce your
water use by only using it when you have a full load.

 Install a dual flush toilet: If you have an old single flush
toilet then it is time you consider getting a more efficient
dual flush toilet. Before you make the switch make sure to
get a professional toilet plumber to properly install it for
you. A rookie may install the new toilet improperly
resulting in leaks and more wastage of water.

Get Professional Plumbing Assistance

 For the right diagnosis and quick response for any leaks
or installation of modern fixtures, contact our friendly
plumbing team today! For hassle-free and affordable
plumbing, you can always count on us to deliver
exceptional service – to your 100% satisfaction. Do not
delay, reach our Adelaide plumbers now on (08) 8297
7637 or contact us online when you need our services.

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