Water Saving in the Bathroom

FACT: A bath uses 80 litres of water. In 5 minutes a standard shower uses 35 litres and a power shower uses 90 litres of water.

WATER SAVING TIPS

• Take a shower instead of a bath
• Fit an aerating shower head
• Take shorter showers  

FACT: Low flush toilets use 6 litres of water per flush, pre-2001 cisterns use 9 litres and older cisterns can use up to 13 litres per flush.

WATER SAVING TIPS:

• Choose a low flush model with a dual flush system
• Check that your overflow is not running and that water is not running into the bowl between flushes. These could indicate that the ball cock is set too high, or that there is a fault in the syphon or flush valve
• In 9+ litre cisterns use a HIPPO bag to reduce water use.  HIPPOS are not suitable for low flush or dual flush toilets. HIPPO bags are available on request by calling Waterline on 08457 440 088

FACT: Brushing your teeth with the tap running can use 6 litres of water per minute.

WATER SAVING TIPS

• Turn off the tap when you brush your teeth and use a beaker of water to rinse
• When shaving, put the plug in the sink
• Fit a tap aerator
• Fix dripping taps