How much water do you waste?

Knowingly or not knowingly, we waste water every day.

Every single day in the UK, over 3 billion litres of perfectly good clean water is being wasted. That's enough to fill 1,200 Olympic-sized swimming pools. It's estimated that this equates to roughly 25% of the UK's daily water consumption.

Every person uses approximately 150 litres of water a day, a figure that has been growing every year by 1% since 1930. If you take into account the water that is needed to produce the food and products you consume in your day-to-day life (known as embedded water) you actually consume 3,400 litres per day.

By making small behavioural changes and choosing more water-efficient products, you can save water without sacrificing too much money, comfort, or level of service. Water efficiency is about reducing the amount of water you waste on a daily basis, not restricting what you use.

Think about how much water is necessary for a specific purpose or task

Consider how you can help minimize the impact of water use on local water supplies. Ask yourself what you can do to eliminate wasteful practices and use only what you need.

• Is your toilet leaking or are your taps dripping? If yes, then stop wasting water and fix it right away—or have someone fix it for you.

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• Do you leave the water on when brushing your teeth or doing the dishes? If yes, make a conscious decision to stop wasting water. Change your habits and turn it off.

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• How long do you need to spend in the shower? Can you cut your time to four minutes or less using a ShowerBoB AQOS Digital Shower timer?

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• Do you wait for a full load before starting your washing machine or dishwasher? Familiarise yourself with your machine’s cycle options. Some settings provide the same cleaning power as a normal cycle, but with less water and energy, so you can save money on energy and water.​

 

• Do you run your tap to get fresh cold water to drink? With summer on the horizon, also try filling a jug with tap water and leave it to cool in your fridge.  

No matter what you’re doing, try to always ask yourself if you need that much water, or if you can save excess water  - from washing your vegetables or your hands to watering your houseplants (and don’t forget to also pop a ShowerBoB kitchen tap regulator to your tap to reduce water flow by up to 70%).
 
Understanding what you can do to save water is where it all begins

You can achieve significant water savings in your home by installing ShowerBoB products and fixing leaks. Using less water leaves more of it in the ground or in our streams, rivers, and lakes, which benefits our environment and the wildlife living in and around it. Do what you can to avoid unnecessary water use and you will be contributing to the long-term quality, adequate future water supply and sustainability of your community!

To learn more about how you can use water efficiently, read the other blogs in the ShowerBoB News library and visit our range of water-saving products in our online shop.

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