How Can We Reduce Our Water Usage?
Many people wander why reducing our water usage is such an important issue. Particularly as England is notorious for it's rainy climate. However, most people will be surprised to learn that some parts of the UK are experiencing water shortages. The key part to remember is that people should not start restricting their enjoyment of water. Due to the fact that we use domestic appliances on a regular basis, we do not realise how much water we end up wasting in the process. However, there are steps that can be taken to not waste water.
The average person in the UK uses around 150 litres of water everyday. The majority of this is used up in domestic chores around the house such as washing, cooking, drinking and watering the garden. We are using 50% more water than 25 years ago due to the technological advancements in domestic appliances around the house. We should think about our future and what steps can be taken to reduce water usage for long term benefits.
Tips on how to save water
Turn the tap off when brushing your teeth - Many people are often guilty of leaving the tap running while they are brushing their teeth. You should note that if you do this you are wasting 6 litres of water per minute. You can avoid this wastage by turning the tap off whilst brushing and rinsing at the end with a mug of water
Flushing the loo - You should be aware that flushing the toilet accounts for about a third of household water usage. Therefore it would help if you can avoid using it to flush other unnecessary items such as face wipes or other items that you can throw away in a rubbish bin. It has been reported that if people stopped flushing down items that can be easily thrown away in a rubbish bin, we would save about 27 millions litres of water a week
Taking a shower - A shower uses up less water than a bath. It has been estimated that a bath uses around 80 litres of water in comparison to showers which use around 30 litres of water. However, this will not apply to a power shower
Saving water in the garden - You can save water in the garden by using a watering can rather than a hose. Another point to note is that rain water is better for plants than tap water. Therefore you should strongly consider buying a water butt to collect the rain water for the garden
Use water-efficient appliances - If you are about to invest in a new appliance for the home, such as a dishwasher or a washing machine, you should look for one with an energy label. You should also try to look for a washing machine that uses less than 50 litres per wash. Try to do a full-load rather than a half-load when using the washing machine or dishwasher. You can save on energy this way too.
The average person in the UK uses around 150 litres of water everyday. The majority of this is used up in domestic chores around the house such as washing, cooking, drinking and watering the garden. We are using 50% more water than 25 years ago due to the technological advancements in domestic appliances around the house. We should think about our future and what steps can be taken to reduce water usage for long term benefits.
Tips on how to save water
Turn the tap off when brushing your teeth - Many people are often guilty of leaving the tap running while they are brushing their teeth. You should note that if you do this you are wasting 6 litres of water per minute. You can avoid this wastage by turning the tap off whilst brushing and rinsing at the end with a mug of water
Flushing the loo - You should be aware that flushing the toilet accounts for about a third of household water usage. Therefore it would help if you can avoid using it to flush other unnecessary items such as face wipes or other items that you can throw away in a rubbish bin. It has been reported that if people stopped flushing down items that can be easily thrown away in a rubbish bin, we would save about 27 millions litres of water a week
Taking a shower - A shower uses up less water than a bath. It has been estimated that a bath uses around 80 litres of water in comparison to showers which use around 30 litres of water. However, this will not apply to a power shower
Saving water in the garden - You can save water in the garden by using a watering can rather than a hose. Another point to note is that rain water is better for plants than tap water. Therefore you should strongly consider buying a water butt to collect the rain water for the garden
Use water-efficient appliances - If you are about to invest in a new appliance for the home, such as a dishwasher or a washing machine, you should look for one with an energy label. You should also try to look for a washing machine that uses less than 50 litres per wash. Try to do a full-load rather than a half-load when using the washing machine or dishwasher. You can save on energy this way too.
About the Author:
Tal Potishman, editor of Heating Central, writes articles about commercial boilers, plumbers, Leatherhead boiler, underfloor heating and solar thermal. He specializes in helping save money by advising on efficient heating.
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