Fresh water is a precious resource.
There are many good reasons to save water. It’s good for the environment - and your hip pocket.
Australia is the driest inhabited continent on earth - but per capita we are one of the world’s largest consumers of water. Taking into account all uses of fresh water - including irrigation of crops - we use more than 1 million litres of water per capita per year.
The water is mainly used for irrigation (about 75%), with urban and industrial use accounting for about 20%.
We all use water differently, but studies have shown the following water usage in an average suburban South Australian home:
Knowing where you use the most water around the house helps you to understand where water savings can be made. You can do a water audit to see how water wise your home really is or engage a licensed plumber to undertake a Home Water Audit.