Why do we need to save and recycle

water?

People are using

more water

and…….

Our climate is changing…

Climate change facts….

Our summers over the next 50 years are going to get sunnier and longer.

Rainfall is predicted to decrease by 30 – 40%

Because summer will be hotter and longer we will use more water at home and at play.

What do we use our water for at home?

(Click on an item to see the % of water use.)

You can use the water from these things again in your house with special technology.

Waste water from these things is called ‘grey water’.

So what can you do to help save water?

Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth.

Get a ‘hippo’ for your toilet!!

Have a shower instead of a bath.

A ‘hippo’ in your toilet cistern will reduce the amount of water used when you flush. It is an expanding pack….not a real hippo!!!

“How am I going to fit in there?”

You can collect rainwater in a water butt to use in thegarden to water theplants in summer.

What could you and your family do at home to save water?

Use water

carefully…..