Please Take the St Louis Water Pledge
Many people in the world exist on 10 litres of water
or less a day, we use this in almost one flush of the
toilet.
Calculate how much Water You Use
http://www.taptips.ie/water-usage-calculator.htm
Water Education
Check out Eco Eye
http://www.epa.ie/irelandsenvironment/water/
Average daily water consumption per person
Activity
Amount of water (litres)
Shower
35
W.C.Toilet
27
Laundry Wash 40
Hand wash
12
Teeth Brushing 12
Dish wash
10
Cooking
10
Drinking
2
Total
148
Average Water Use
Activity
Amount of water (litres)
Bath
80
5 Minute Shower
35
Power Shower
125 in less then 5 minutes
Brushing teeth with tap running 6 per minute
Brushing teeth with tap off
1
W.C. Flush standard
9
W.C. Flush modern
6
Washing machine modern
45
Washing machine
65
Dishwasher
20
Washing car with Bucket
10
Hosepipe
9 per minute
How can I reduce my water use at home?
1. Turn off the tap when cleaning your teeth and rinse your
mouth with water from a beaker - this will instantly reduce
your water use
2. Fit spray taps on the sinks these taps are easy to fit and
really reduce your water use
3. Have fewer baths and have shorter showers and turn the hot
water down slightly - this reduces your water use and your
energy use.
4. Wash on a full load when using your washing machine and
dishwasher
5. Using the toilet: use a water displacement device to cut the
water use of flushing your toilet, or get a new dual-flush or
low-flush toilet (throw tissues and cotton wool in the bin - not
down the toilet)
6. Mend dripping taps and make sure you know where your
stopcock is in case of a water leak from a burst pipe
7. Don't overfill the kettle - only use as much water as you need
when you're making tea or coffee
How can I reduce my water use in the
garden?
Collect rainwater to use for your garden plants - this will cut your
water use from the mains. You can also use rainwater for your
washing machine and dishwasher, using a special tank and pump.
Plan your garden - you can create a low-water-use garden by
choosing particular plants and using tree bark and gravel. Ask your
local garden centre for advice.
Don't over-water your garden and never leave a hose running. This
reduces your water use and keeps your plants healthy.