Monday, 11 December 2017
It's looking like we've got a hot and dry summer ahead of us.
While reservoir water levels are sufficient right now, we're asking Western Bay residents to start thinking about how they can do their bit to help conserve water to avoid it becoming an issue in the peak of summer.
Here's a few simple tips for saving water at your home:
- Take shorter showers. A five-minute shower uses about a third as much water as a bath
- When doing your laundry make sure you adjust the water level to suit the wash load, or if you have an older washing machine wait until you have a full load before starting the wash
- Stop dripping taps by replacing tired washers. A dripping tap can waste up to four litres of water per day
- Regularly check your property for water leaks. If you have a water meter, turn all taps off and check that your meter has stopped turning. The sooner you pick up a leak in your system, the less it will cost you
- Use mulch around your garden. It reduces the speed of evaporation and prevents the spread of weeds
- Use sprinklers sparingly. A better option is to use a soaker hose' around the base of your plants where they need water most
- Park your car on the lawn while you wash it - this way the lawn will get a drink while you wash the car, and use a bucket instead of the hose
- Use a broom to clean/clear your paths, not a hose
- If it's yellow, let it mellow. This will help minimise the number of times you flush the toilet each day!
