How to save water

Hear how local businesses are making every drop count

Taps

• Install water-efficient taps that are rated 3 stars or more under the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) Scheme, with an aerator or flow restrictor to use less water.
• Install lever or mixer taps. These save water by quickly reaching a desired temperature.
• Fix leaking taps and replace washers. A fast-dripping tap can waste more than 10 buckets of water in a week.

Dishwashers

• Install water-efficient dishwashers with WELS rated 3 stars or more.
• Encourage staff to only wash with full loads. One less load will save nearly two buckets of water.

Toilets

• Regularly check for leaks and fix immediately. A continuously leaking toilet can waste up to 96,000 litres a year.
• Replace single-flush toilets with WELS rated 4-star dual-flush toilets.
• Install water-efficient urinals with smart controls to reduce unnecessary flushing.

Showers

• Encourage staff and customers to take showers four minutes or less. One minute less saves one bucket of water.
• Install water-efficient shower heads with WELS rated 3 stars or more.
• Fix leaking showers.

Gardens

• Select plants that have low watering needs. Explore the online water wise plant finder.
• Use mulch to keep moisture in the soil and reduce evaporation by 70%.
• Water plants between the hours of 6pm to 10am to reduce evaporation.
• Install a watering system fitted with a rain or soil moisture sensor.
• Regularly check your taps, hoses and watering systems for leaks and fix immediately.