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Saving Water

Australians are among the world's highest domestic consumers of water even though we live on one of the driest continents on earth.

Without changing our lifestyle we can reduce water use by 20%, conserve a resource essential to all life and save money, energy and the environment.

So how can you reduce the amount of water you consume, and save money?

Here we have included lots of helpful hints on ways you can minimise your water usage and maximise your savings.

You may only want to use a few of the tips, or all of them!

 

Saving Water Inside Your Home
Saving Water Outside Your Home
Water Saving Rebates

 

For more information on saving water please contact Council's WaterWise Officer on 1300 268 624.

 

Do you know how much water you use in ordinary daily activities?

Flushing the toilet (single flush)12 litres
Taking a bath50 - 150 litres
Showering40 - 250 litres
Dishwasher20 - 50 litres
Washing Machine40 - 250 litres
Cleaning teeth (with tap running)5 litres
Cleaning teeth (without tap running)1 litre
Shaving8 litres
Drinking, cooking, cleaning8 litres
Sprinkler (per hour)1,000 litres
Drip system (per drip per day)4 litres
Washing car (with running hose)100 - 300 litres
Hosing driveway50 - 100 litres
Dripping tap (per day)30 - 150 litres

 

How to Estimate your Daily Usage

Using the information below, you can quickly get an idea of how much water your household uses every week.

ProductUseAmountDailyWeekly
 5 in household3 uses each15 uses105 uses
single flush toilet12L x 5 = 60L60 x 3 = 180L180 x 7 = 1,260L1,260L
 5 in household1 use each5 uses35 uses
shower145L x 5 = 725725 x 1 = 725L725 x 7 = 5,075L5,075L

use x amount = daily usage x 7 days = weekly usage

You will probably be surprised to discover just how much water you actually use!

For more information on how to conduct a home WaterWise audit download the Home WaterWise Test factsheet.

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