Temperature Set to Soar

By Deb Baxter - The Body Shop
With temperatures to soar in Victoria over the next couple of days, there are many things we can do to save water around the home. Our Values Partner's - the Australian Conservation Foundation have some great tips on their website on how we can save water - regardless of the current temperature.
"We often hear that Australia is the driest inhabited continent and most Australians will have faced water restrictions at some point...With drought and water restrictions becoming regular events, it's time to permanently change our water consumption habits.

There are easy things everyone can do to reduce their household's water consumption"

1. Make your garden a mulched one The vast majority of household water is used outdoors on the garden. By mulching your garden it is possible to reduce the amount of water wasted through evaporation by around 70%.

2. Fix any dripping taps or leaky toilets A dripping tap can waste as much as 20,000 litres of water a year and usually means that a washer needs replacing.
3. Install dual-flush toilets We already know that the toilet is one of the biggest water users in the house...
4. Take a short, efficient shower By replacing an old showerhead (that uses between 20 and 30 litres per minute) with a 3 star model (7-9 litres per minute) you can save as much as $100 on your water bill.
5. Install a rainwater tank Your roof is more efficient than a dry dam catchment...
The Australian Conservation Foundation website has tips, not only on how to save water around the home; how to green your garden, how to cut down on waste at home and how to save energy.