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Eco-Wise Action. Water. This project was funded by the Department of Sustainability and Environment. Today’s workshop. Why save water? Using the checklist at home Identifying possible solutions. 8%. 19%. 51%. 22%. What are the biggest water users in the home?. Kitchen. Bathroom. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Using the home checklistBathroom
Easy Actions
Are your showers longer than four minutes?
Yes
Use a shower timer to reduce shower length to four minutes or less per day.
Do you collect shower water for use on the garden?
No
Collect shower water in a bucket, if you can do this without damaging your back. Install a grey water diverter from the shower/bath water drain pipe and a grey water hose. Use garden-friendly soaps and shampoos.
Slightly harder actions
Have you changed your showerhead to a low flow, water saving one?
No
Change to a low flow shower head (available free from the local water authority if you bring in your old showerhead).