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Some Water Facts about the Garden:

  • In 15 minutes a sprinkler uses over 135 litres of water. Overwatering grass encourages the roots to grow close to the surface making the grass weaker and less drought resistant.
  • In 15 minutes a hose uses around 135 litres of water.
  • Outdoor water use accounts for around 7% of the total water use of your home, but in the summer, this can rise to 50% of peak demand.
  • Your roof collects enough rain to fill 450 waterbutts every year.

So, why not use a watering can instead of a hose or sprinkler and fit a water butt to your drain pipe and use this to water your plants and wash the car.

 

Water saving tips

Tip 1 (2)
Add water retaining crystals to pots and containers.
Tip 2 (3)
Use a watering can rather than a hose.
Tip 3 (2)
Fit a rainwater butt to collect water to wash cars, windows and to water plants.
Tip 4 (2)
Water plants at cooler times of the day.
Tip 5 (2)
Mulch plants to retain water in the soil.
Tip 6 (2)
Choose drought resistant plants.
Tip 7 (2)
Don’t waste water on paths and patios – if it doesn’t grow, don’t water it!
Tip 8 (1)

Super Tip: When washing the car, use a bucket of water and a sponge.

 

Contact Information

Waterline 0345 744 0088 (Lines open 24 hours 7 days a week)
Operational emergencies, service requests, fault reporting and complaints

Leakline 0800 028 2011 (Lines open 24 hours 7 days a week)
Reporting leaks in public supply system

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