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Laundry and kitchen

About 15-20% of water used in the house is used in the laundry and about 10% is used in the kitchen. To save money on your water bills, consider the following tips.

Laundry

The most effective way to save water in the laundry is to use a front-load washing machine. Using a front-load washing machine could save you 100 litres a wash.
The higher the WELS rating the more water efficient the machine.
Always wait until you have a full load before using the washing machine.
Set your washing machine for the lowest water level possible for the load you are washing.
Fit an aerator or flow restrictor to your laundry tub taps.

Kitchen

Use a container or small amount of water in your sink for washing vegetables rather than cleaning under a running water.
Remove food scraps by scraping into compost bin instead of rising under the tap.
To avoid wasting drinking water from a running tap, collect it in a bottle or jug and store it in the fridge.
Only use the dishwasher when you have a full load.
When purchasing a new dishwasher, check the water efficiency (WELS) label, the higher the number of stars, the more water efficient it is.
Collect water while waiting for the hot to come through and use it to water plants and rinse dishes or wash fruit and vegetables.