With summer in full swing, a handy tip for chilling out and staying hydrated is to keep a jug of drinking water in the fridge for a ready supply of refreshing, cold water.
Keeping a jug of water in the fridge, instead of letting the tap run is a simple way to enjoy chilled water. A jug with a lid will keep water fresh in the fridge, providing cool drinks to keep all the family hydrated.
To make the most of every drop, NI Water advises changing the water in the jug daily or use it within 24 hours. Any water left over from the previous day can be used for washing vegetables or watering plants.
Although Northern Ireland receives plenty of rainfall, that water must be treated at NI Water treatment works before it reaches our taps. This process takes time and energy, so using water wisely helps reduce pressure on treating water during periods of high summer demand.
NI Water education officer Anna Killen said: “Keeping a jug of water in the fridge this summer is a simple and effective way to stay hydrated. If you already use reusable insulated tumblers or flasks, adding a few ice cubes in the morning will help keep your water cold and fresh throughout the day. Simple changes like these can help keep everyone hydrated during the summer holidays while saving water at the same time.”
Simple tips for saving water in the home:
- Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth - A running tap can use 6 litres of water every minute. Over a month this wastes enough water to provide over 65 people with water for hand washing for a full day.
- Use a bowl for washing vegetables - Then you can reuse this water for plants.
- Make full use of your washing machine - Half load programmes on washing machines use more than half the water and energy of a full load, so wait until the machine is full before switching it on.
- Fix leaking taps - A dripping tap can waste more than 60 litres of water a week.
- Use a watering can instead of a hose - A hose uses over 500 litres of water an hour – enough to fill 12 baths.
- Keep a jug of water in the fridge, instead of letting the tap run. Change with fresh water every 24 hours and use any left-over water for watering plants or washing vegetables.
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