Conserve at home
By working together to use only what we need, we can all contribute to protecting our water supply for everyone.
Take short showers instead of a bath
Reducing your shower time can save up to 10 litres of water per minute. A typical bath uses 80 litres.
Turn off the tap
Not running water while brushing your teeth or shaving can save up to 6 litres a minute. Keep a jug of water in the fridge for drinks.
Fill up your appliances
Only run your washing machine and dishwasher when they have a full load.
Fix dripping taps
A single dripping tap can waste between 5,000 and 10,000 litres of water a year.
Use a basin in the sink
Use a basin when rinsing vegetables or washing dishes and reuse that water for your plants.
Keep chilling
Running the cold tap for a glass of water can waste up to 10 litres a day. Keep a jug of water in the fridge instead of turning on the cold tap.
Water conservation in 5 easy steps
Water conservation in 5 easy steps.
Save water outside and in your garden
Clean the car with a sponge
When washing your car, avoid the hose and use a bucket and sponge instead.
Install a water butt
Use it to collect rainwater from your gutters for gardening or washing the yard.
Pick plants wisely
Opt for low-water plants like lavender or olive trees. Established plants and lawns often don't need watering unless there's a drought.
Lock in moisture
Add bark or plant material to flower beds to prevent evaporation or use gel beads in pots to keep roots hydrated.
Drop the hose
Drop the hose during the summer months. Use a rose head watering can to water your plants, instead of a hose or sprinkler.
Dry-clean the yard
Use a scraper or brush to remove solid waste from yards or pens before hosing them down.
How do we each use 133 litres of water every day?
Toilet flushing, showering and bathing, teeth brushing, dishwashing, and garden watering. These are the everyday things we use water for, yet rarely think about. But our water resources are struggling to meet demand. That's why we are asking everyone to try and use only what they need.
How we reduce leaks
Much of our drinking water is lost through leaks before it ever reaches your tap. We're working to conserve our water by reducing the high levels of leakage across the country.