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Bathroom

Nearly half of all water used in the home is used in the bathroom and toilet. The following tips may help you reduce the water you use:

Check your shower and basin taps for leaks and fix. Did you know one drip every second could waste as much as 1,576 litres a year?
Install flow controllers to your taps.
Only fill the bath as much as necessary.
Regularly check for leaks in your toilet. See the below video to find out how.
Install a modern water efficient shower head and save as much as 10 litres a minute. The City has rebates for eligible residents.
Replace your single flush toilet with a dual-flush suite and you could save 35,00 litres of water a year. Check to see if you are eligible for a rebate.
Always check the WELS water rating for any new appliances you buy. Remember the more stars, the more water efficient.
Don't flush baby wipes, feminine hygiene products and food down the toilet. This not only wastes water, it puts a strain on the sewerage system.
Regularly check for a hidden water leak at your home.