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Inside the average South Australian home, the greatest amount of water is used in the bathroom (20%) and toilet (11%).

 

One of the easiest ways of saving water in the bathroom and toilet is to install a water efficient showerhead and toilet cistern and ensure that you use them properly.

 

In your bathroom:

  • Take shorter showers. A shower uses 10-20 litres of water every minute.
  • You can save up to 11 litres of water every minute by installing a water efficient shower head.
  •  Install a dual flush toilet - this can save you up to 50% on every flush.
  • Check for a leaking toilet cistern. Put food colouring in the cistern. If the colour shows in the toilet bowl without flushing, you’ve got a leak.
  • Turn the taps off when you’re brushing your teeth, washing your hands and shaving.
  • Install aerators on your taps.

 

 

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