Monday, July 16, 2007

save your money on water

Did you know: Efficient water use can save your money on water & utility bills.

A dripping tap could waste as much as 90 litres a week.

Brushing your teeth with the tap running wastes almost 9 litres a minute. Rinse out from a tumbler instead.

Don't use your washing machine& dish washer until you've got a full load. A full load uses less water than 2 half loads.

Install water-efficient showerheads and take shorter showers.

Clean vegetables in a pan of water and not under a running faucet. Water used to clean vegetables can also be used to water plants

Check toilets for leaks. Use food coloring or a leak detection tablet in the toilet tank. If color appears in the bowl without flushing, there is a leak that requires immediate attention.

Check faucets and pipes for leaks. A small drip can waste 20 or more gallons of water per day.

SAVE water