Save Water Tips

Get hold of a wrench and fix all dripping faucets, pipes, water containers and toilet tanks.

Use a glass of water when brushing your teeth. Don't let the water run while you're brushing your teeth, shaving or washing your face and hands.

Use a pail and dip (tabo) when taking a bath, keep your bath short, and use just enough water.

Fill up a half gallon container, seal and put inside the toilet tank to cut on water use in every flush.

Collect water dripping from air conditioners, use it to wash your mop or water the plants.

Organize your laundry schedule and wait until you have a full load before you use the washing machine.

Use laundry water for cleaning used bottled, cans and other recyclables, blinds, rugs, doormats and car wheels.

Keep a bucket in the bathroom and laundtry area for the grey water. Use this water to flush your toiler, clean the laundry area and car port or to dampen dustry roads.

Do not hose down your driveway or footpath. Use the broomstick to sweep the place clean.

Wash fruits and vegetables in a basin instead of running water from the tap, reuse the water for watering the plants.

Do not throw rice wash down the drain; use it for washing dishes or watering plants.

Thaw frozen meat in the refrigerator overnigh, not on running water.

Use fewer cooking and dining utensils and dishes to cut down on the water needed for dishwashing.

Never waster water served during meals; drink it up.

Harvest rainwater through the gutter and use the water collected for your essential needs.