At home
Save water at home
Every time you turn on the tap, take a shower, use the washing machine or flush the toilet, that water has come from the River Avon (if you live in the River Avon catchment or Bournemouth). That's over 1.2 million people using on average 150 litres every day - 180 million litres a day from the river… 58 Olympic sized swimming pools.
And the wildlife in the river needs water too (that's why they live there) - so the more you use, the less there is for them.
Things you can do at home to help (and it really does make a difference, even if it only seems like a small amount to you - multiply it by 1.2 million…)
- Don't leave the tap running when you brush your teeth - only use it when you need to rinse.
- Use a watering can to water your garden, not the hose
- Use a bucket to wash your car, not the hose
- Get a hippo or other weight for your toilet cistern - they can save up to 3 litres a flush
For other water saving tips visit:
Waterwise
Waterwise is a UK NGO focused on decreasing water consumption in the UK by 2010 and building the evidence base for large scale water efficiency.
Environment Agency
Water saving information for business, industry, the public sector, home consumers, agriculture and horticulture.
The Water Guide
Find out all the information you need to know about the UK water industry and the companies operating within it. We have gathered information on all the UK water companies - their background, contact details and services they offer. All this is displayed in an easy to read format, all within this one site.
