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In the bathroom

Over 60% of your household's water usage happens in the bathroom.

An easy and simple way to save water in your bathroom is by fitting a Flushsaver device which you can get for free from us. This simple device sits at the bottom of your toilet's cistern and saves around one litre of water every time you flush. If you have a dual flush toilet then you are already doing a good job at saving water. Click the link below to order your free flush saver online now.

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Turning the tap off whilst brushing your teeth is another really easy way to save water. In fact this one simple action can save up to ten litres of water each time you brush.
Save water and save energy by opting for a shower instead of a bath. 15,000 litres of water per year could be saved if you choose this quick refreshing way of bathing, but if you have a power shower this may not be the best option. Power showers actually use one third more water than a bath in just 10 minutes.
Another hot tip if you do have a bath is to check the temperature of the water as it fills up, this will stop you from having to fill it with lots of cold water to cool it down.

Did you know?

On average, Yorkshire Water supplies Yorkshire with 1.2 billion litres of fresh water every day.

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In the kitchen

Make sure that every time you fill your washing machine or dishwasher it is fully loaded before you start it. Two half loads will use more water than one full load.
A modern dishwasher can use as little as 10 litres per cycle whereas an older style can use a massive 40 litres. When using your dishwasher, use the quick wash function if your pots and pans aren't really dirty.
If you are waiting for the tap to run hot, collect the water and use it on your plants. Instead of waiting for it to run freezing cold, collect drinking water in a jug and store it in the fridge for a refreshing drink.

Did you know?

Since 1995 Yorkshire Water has reduced leakage by 45%. That's enough water to meet the daily demands of a city the size of Leeds - Find out more about our leakage investment

Outside the home

Have you ever thought about installing a water butt? An average rooftop collects 85,000 litres of water every year and a water butt is a great way to put some of this to use. A single water butt can collect around 5,000 litres of water which can be used in your garden or to wash your car.
Water your garden with a watering can rather than use a hosepipe or a sprinkler. A sprinkler can use as much water as a family of four uses in one day. If you do use a hose pipe fit a trigger gun attachment which allows you to control the flow of water more carefully.
Keep the length of your grass to around one inch long, this will allow it to retain moisture and keep it greener for longer. If the sun does decide to shine for longer than a couple of days and your lawn turns brown, don't automatically reach for the hosepipe. Grass is really resilient and will spring back to life after a rain shower.

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