The World Health Organisation estimate that at least 20 litres of water per day is needed to maintain basic hygiene and 50 litres is adequate. In the UK, the average person uses 142 litres of water per day! We’ve got used to using as much water as we like but with growing temperatures and droughts to deal with, we will need to learn to use water in a more thoughtful way.
We need to get smarter about water!
With the Thames Water hosepipe ban coming into effect on 24th August, we thought we’d share some easy-to-implement water-saving tips.
Top tips to save water at home
- Use a washing-up bowl to do the dishes.
- Keep some water in the fridge instead of running the cold tap for water.
- Only wash full loads of clothes.
- Only boil the water you need for teas and coffees – stop filling up the kettle!
- Water your garden at the coolest times of day.
- Move plant pots into the shade to reduce watering needs.
- Buy a water-saving showerhead and dual-flush toilet.
- Make your showers shorter – try using a timer.
- Turn off the shower when shaving or applying soap, shampoo and conditioner.
- Water your garden with grey or rainwater.
- Keep your wildlife water/bird bath in the shade.
- Mulch around your trees and shrubs.
- Use a plug – don’t let your taps run when washing your face or brushing your teeth.
- Check and fix leaky taps or pipes.
- Half-fill your saucepan when boiling pasta or vegetables.
Have you got any top tips for saving water? Share them on Facebook or Instagram using #thamenet and #savewater.
