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Many litres of water are wasted daily in most homes across the country. Much of this precious water just disappears down the bathroom drain. Follow these simple tips to prevent wasteful water use in your bathroom.
Top Priority
A dripping faucet wastes valuable water around the clock. Check bathroom faucets for leaks and repair or replace, if necessary. To further reduce waste, install a faucet aerator and low flow showerhead.
Toilet
Older tanks or cisterns use much more water than necessary. In toilets installed before 2002, a displacement device is effective in reducing water waste. Either purchase a device or make your own by placing a plastic jug of water inside the tank. Use the largest jug possible that still allows an adequate flush.
Shower
Showers use less water than baths. Use a timer to help train yourself and your family to limit showers to no more than 5 minutes. Make this fun! Have a contest and award a prize to the winner.
Tub
When bathing, fill the tub to only a few inches in depth. Small children often bathe together but eventually prefer to bathe alone. Recreate the water saving benefit by using the same water but bathing one at a time, cleanest to dirtiest.
Sink
Always turn the faucet off while shaving or brushing teeth. Train your children to do so, as well.
Towels
Further reduce water waste by assigning each family member a towel to be used multiple times before laundering. Also, provide each person with a hook on which to hang their towel after each use.