Welsh Water is firmly committed to water conservation and promoting water efficiency. Click on the links below to find out how you can become water wise.
A garden sprinkler uses 1 cubic metre of water every hour – that’s what a typical family would use inside the house in two days.
Leaving the tap running wastes ten litres of water, each time.
A dripping tap can waste a bath full of water a week.
Demand for water is greatest between 5:30pm and 8pm – avoid watering the garden and washing during these times.
Using mulch around plants can reduce evaporation by up to 70%.
72% of your brain is made up of water
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Recycling
Washing up water and bath water can be safely used on lawns and established plants in beds and borders. However, avoid using them on vegetables and plants in containers. The water from dishwashers and washing machines contains a high concentration of salts and detergents so it is not recommended.
You can store rainwater for later use by collecting it in a water butt, this water can be used in the garden and for other outdoor jobs. Water butts are available from most DIY stores.
Useful links
You can find further water saving tips and ideas at the following:
We also offer ‘DIY Water Audits’ leaflets for homes, schools and businesses. These outline many simple ways in which you could save water in your home or business.
