How to save water

We are often provided with the following tips and tricks to avoid wasting water:

Make sure taps are completely turned off to avoid drips;

Take a quick shower rather than filling the tub for a bath;

Fill up the dishwasher and washing machine before running them;

Turn off the tap when you are shaving or brushing your teeth;

Fill a pitcher with tap water and put it in the refrigerator;

Repair leaky taps, showers and toilets;

Throw waste in garbage cans rather than in toilets;

Do not water asphalt and cement ‘ nothing grows there! Use a broom instead.

Outdoor tips:

Do not wash your car in your driveway; go to a carwash where soapy water is filtered and recycled rather than disposed of in the storm sewers where it can contaminate our rivers. You can also wash your car on the lawn using a sponge and bucket of water.

Repair any leaks in your garden hoses right away.

Use a broom rather than a garden hose to clean your driveway.

Collect rainwater in barrels. This reduces runoff and provides you with water for your lawn and garden.

If possible, use porous materials for your driveway (crushed stone, stone dust or interlocking paving stone) to reduce runoff and increase groundwater levels.

Build natural areas, flowers beds and gardens on your property to reduce runoff and increase groundwater levels.

Special Gardening Tips:

A number of reasonably priced and efficient mechanical timers are available on the market;

You do not have to set the water flow to maximum strength when using garden hoses and soaker hoses.