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Do not leave the
tap running while you brush your teeth, shave or
wash your hands, as this can waste up to 5 litres
of water per minute; |
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Wait until you
have a full load before switching on the washing
machine or dishwasher; |
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A dripping tap
can easily waste up to 50 litres of water a day.
Get it fixed; |
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Toilets are the biggest users of water in the home - up to
10 litres per flush and 30% of all domestic water usage. Install
a hippo bag in the cistern of a single flush
toilet to reduce this volume; |
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Don't flush the toilet with each use. Remember the jingle: "If it's yellow, let it mellow. If it's brown, flush it down"; |
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Fit aerating taps,
which can reduce water flow by 50%; |
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Keep a bottle of
drinking water in the fridge instead of running
the tap until the water is cool; |
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Insulate hot water
pipes, which avoids wasting water while waiting
for hot water to flow through and saves energy; |
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Don't use running
water to defrost frozen food. Ideally place food
in refrigerator to defrost overnight; |
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Don't use a running
tap to wash dishes or vegetables, use a washing-up
bowl instead; |
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Ignore the washing-up
until you have a full bowl; |
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When boiling the
kettle you will save water and electricity if you
only boil enough for your immediate use; |
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A 5-minute shower
uses about a third of the water of a bath. But remember
that power showers can use more water than a bath
in less than 5 minutes; |
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Wash your car with
a bucket and sponge and rinse with a watering can; |
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Check the temperature
of the bath water as you fill the bath rather than
putting hot water in first. This will save you having
to fill the bath with cold water to achieve the
right temperature. It will also save on energy used
to heat the water. |
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| Use
this guide to learn how to use water responsibly. |
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Water Efficiency at Tendring |
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Water efficiency
in the home |
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Water
efficiency in the garden |
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| Leakage |
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What
is Tendring Hundred doing to reduce leaks? |
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Why
do pipes leak? |
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How
to check for leaks |
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What
to do if you find a leak |
