Yarra's top 12 actions for a Water Wise Home

Australia is the second highest user of domestic water per capita in the world.

Try to do one thing each day that will result in saving water. Don't worry if the saving is minimal. Every drop counts. So tell your friends, neighbours and co-workers to "Turn it Off" and "Keep it Off".

• Install flow restrictors in plumbing fixtures where appropriate. Installing a triple A shower head can save over 21,000 litres of water per person per year without reducing shower quality! And don't forget to use your shower timer!
• Check for leaking pipes. You can do this by checking if your water meter dial moves when no water is being used in the house or garden . Remember one leaking tap can waste more than 2000 litres a month.
• Use a trigger hose
• Never hose down paved surfaces such as driveways and paths .
• Use mulch on your garden it reduces water use by up to 73%
• Choose local plant varieties and plants that have lower watering needs
• Install a dual-flush toilet . Dual flush toilets only use three to six litres of water per flush, compared to older 11 litre single-flush toilets.
• Put a bucket in the shower when waiting for the water to run hot and use this cold water on the garden.
• Insulate your hot water pipes and think about installing an instant hot water service.
• Wash your fruit and vegies in a half filled sink and save around 33 to 48 litres of water.
• Wait until you have a full load of washing before putting the machine on.
• Wash your car on the lawn and water the lawn at the same time or take your car to a car wash that recycles its water.

Water Restrictions
Yarra's top 12 actions for a Water Wise Home
Rainwater Tanks
Greywater Reuse
Stormwater
State Government Rebates

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Further information

Environmental Programs Officer
Yarra City Council
Telephone 9205 5027
Email stockp@yarracity.vic.gov.au

Links

Within this site
Yarra City Council

External sites (Yarra City Council accepts no responsibility for the information or opinions contained within external sites)

Victoria Online
Savewater
Yarra Valley Wate
Energy and Water Solutions
Your Home Technical Manual - Water Use Fact Sheets
Greenplumbers

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