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How to use less water – Kitchen water savers
Fix dripping taps
Broken taps can waste 12 to 20 litres of water a day. New washers cost only a few pence but will save you money if your water is metered.
- Saving A dripping tap can waste 12 to 20 litres of water a day – that’s around 2-4p* worth of water
Drink from a jug
Cut wastage by chilling water in the fridge.
If you want cold drinking water, fill a jug from the tap and put it in the fridge to chill. This would save 10 litres of water a day compared to running the tap until it turns cold each time.
- Saving 10 litres (2p) per day
Only boil what you need
Save water as well as energy by using the minimum amount of water required when you boil water in saucepans and kettles.
- Saving Around 10 litres (2p) a day
Turn off the tap
Don’t rinse dishes under a running tap – use a bowl of water instead. Try also to use a bowl when washing vegetables and the leftover water can then be used for watering house plants.
- Saving 20 litres (4p) a day
Fill the washing machine
Clean full loads of washing to save water.
Make sure your washing machine has a full load before you switch it on. Those labelled A for energy efficiency tend to be water efficient, too.
- Saving Five to 10 litres (around 1-2p) every wash
Use the dishwasher more efficiently
If you own a dishwasher, fill it up fully before you use it and always use its eco program setting, which uses less water.
- Saving Five to 10 litres a cycle (around 1-2p)
