Water Wise

Washing Produce

Wash your vegetables in a container and not under running water. When you’re done, use that water to give your houseplants a drink.

This can save 10L of water a minute!

Fill up the Dishwasher

Always run your dishwasher full.

A fully loaded dishwasher is more water-efficient than washing all the items by hand.

Scrape Plates

Did you know around 30% of blockages in our wastewater system are caused by fats, oils and grease solidifying in pipes?

Removing grease and food scraps from your pots, pans and dishes before you wash them saves your drains and uses much less water.

Quick Showers

Keep showers short. Try for a target of four minutes.

Grab a shower timer to keep track. Or pick your favourite song!

Half Flush

When you can, choose the half flush when you use the toilet.

WELS 4 star toilets use 3 litres for half flush and 4.5 litres for full flush.

Brushing your teeth with a Cup

Leaving the tap running when brushing your teeth wastes up to 10L per minute.

Why not try brushing your teeth using a cup of water? Or whilst you're in the shower? 

Fewer Loads

Save 50L of water when you reduce your washing by one load a week.

Washing machines account for 16 per cent of all water used inside the average home. Reducing your washing by just one load a week could save almost 2,600L each year!

Front vs Top Loader

Front loading washing machines use 35% less water than
top loaders of the same size and star rating.

Also see if the new model has a water saving mode, which will save you even more.

Dripping taps

One drip per second wastes 12,000 litres per year!

Continuously turning a tap off too tightly can cause the washer to deteriorate. Replacing a tap washer is quite simple.

Toilet Leaks

A rubber valve in the cistern deteriorating is often the reason for a leaking toilet. You can contact a licensed plumber to fix this for you.

Leaking Pipes

The best way to check for leaks is by reading your water meter overnight. Turn all taps and any appliances that use water off.

If the dials on your meter move, yet you have not used any water, you may have a leak and should contact your plumber as soon as possible to investigate.

Use a broom

Hosing paving is a thing of the past, it’s a waste of valuable water.

It’s better to use a broom or blower to clean outside your home instead.

Check your irrigation

Are you watering more than your garden? Ensure you are not watering too long or putting water where it isn’t needed, such as onto paths and buildings. 

Mulch Your Garden

Mulch your garden to keep the moisture in. Good quality mulch reduces evaporation by keeping the moisture around plant roots.

Protect your garden by applying 5-10 cm of a hard, chunky mulch and help achieve water savings of up to 20 per cent. It is also a great way to stop the weeds!