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Using less water doesn't mean we have to cut down on our cuppas or wear our socks two days in a row. There are plenty of simple ways to use a little less around the home and garden.
And it’s surprisingly easy to use more water than needed - most of us use four times more than we think. With hotter weather, less rainfall and lots more homes in our region, water sources are under more pressure than ever.
Explore our quick and easy tips to start using water more wisely. Small changes today saves money and helps protect precious resources for tomorrow.
Save more by using less in the bathroom
More than 70% of our daily water use is in the bathroom - and this doesn’t include leaky taps or toilets! Explore our top tips for saving water in the bathroom:
- Take the shorter shower challenge and keep your showers to just 5 mins max - showering for just one minute less saves around 10 litres of water and £8 in energy costs per year. And if we all cut our showers to just 5 minutes, our region could save nearly 200million litres of water every single day - that's like leaving a tap running for 60 years.
- A typical household spends 12% of it’s energy bill on heating water. So using less hot water will save water, energy and your carbon footprint.
- Turning the tap off when brushing your teeth and washing your face will save you more than 2 full buckets of water a day.
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Small swaps to save in your garden
Your garden needs a lot of love and care, so why not explore our handy water saving tips for your garden that will save time, water and money.
You can read more about our nature friendly gardening tips which can help wildlife and pollinators do their jobs whilst reducing the use of chemicals and keep pests at bay – all in an easy and environmentally friendly way.
Planting sustainably in your garden will not only help tackle climate change by reducing the amount of water you use and your carbon emissions, but it will also provide habitats for wildlife to flourish. Read more about how you can plant sustainably by using the right plants in the right place to help keep your garden green.
Small swaps to use a little less water in the kitchen
There are many ways you can use less water in the kitchen and save carbon and money too. Some of our top tips include:
- Washing your clothes on a full load will save you 10 litres every time.
- A running tap uses 15 litres every minute – so why not try washing your fruit and vegetables in a bowl of fresh water.
- Use every space in your dishwasher before putting it on - each cycle can use 15 litres of water.
How we’re saving water
We're working around the clock to make sure everyone has enough water all year round, but with hotter days, less rain and more people in our region - we need your help too. Together we can keep taps flowing today, tomorrow and far into the future. Find out more about what we’re doing to save every drop.
Take our quiz to see what kind of water user you are, and if you know the top tips to save water at home. Just by making a few small changes and being wiser with the water you use you could save money off your water and energy bill. You'll also be doing your bit for the environment.
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Top tips to save drops
Top tips to save drops
This interactive guide will help you save water and energy around your home.