How many times do you push the tap when you wash your
hands?
2%
5%
16%
Once
Twice
Three times or more
Not sure
77%
Well done everyone, great result. Keep it up!
Do you leave the water running when you are brushing
your teeth?
8%
Never
Sometimes
35%
57%
Next time you brush your teeth, remember to TURN OFF the tap!
Remember, leaving the tap running while brushing your teeth uses 6 litres of water per minute.
Turning off the tap, when brushing your teeth, uses 1 litre of water per minute.
Always
Is the dishwasher or washing machine only turned on
when its full?
2%
3%
Never
Sometimes
Always
95%
Wow, this is very impressive….. well done to all the parents!
The dishwasher uses 20 litres each time.
A washing machine uses up to 65 litres.
Do you take a shower instead of a bath?
23%
48%
Always
Most of the time
Sometimes/Never
29%
It is great to see so many of us choosing to take a shower instead of a bath.
Having a shower for 5 minutes uses 35 litres.
Having a bath uses 80 litres.
Be careful if you are using a power shower though......It uses 125 litres in less than 5 minutes.
Do you use a stopper or basin in the sink for washing up
instead of letting the tap run?
15%
45%
Always
Most of the time
Never
40%
Well done everyone, and remember to keep turning off that tap.
A tap running will use 6 litres of water per minute.
Do you use a watering can instead of a hose to water plants?
11%
7%
Always
21%
61%
Sometimes
Never
Not applicable
We are doing very well. Well done everyone.
A hose pipe can use over 500 litres per hour.
The following are ways that we use water at home according to our survey:
Washing, cleaning, drinking, brushing teeth, washing floors, washing clothes, washing fruit and vegetables, washing windows, cooking, flushing the toilet, growing
plants, making tea/coffee, baby bottles, showering, feeding the dog and washing the dog.
Here is a list of some great ideas to use any extra water you might have from household activities:
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Washing up
Water plants
Cooking
Washing floors
Hot water bottles
Reboil for tea
Wash windows
Wash cars
Boil eggs
Paddling pool
An excellent idea suggested to conserve water was to collect rainwater to water plants.
This survey was undertaken by Green School Committee in November 2013. One class per stream was chosen at random to complete the survey. Thanks to everyone who
took part in the survey. We can see from our survey that we are doing our bit at home too to save water. Keep up the great efforts and don’t forget our school slogan:
Drip Drop Zap, Turn off that tap!