Using tap water for outdoor tasks like washing the car, watering plants or filling paddling pools in the garden accounts for around 7 per cent of total household use in a year and this can be much higher in dry weather. In fact, on a hot summer’s day we can put up to an extra 80 million litres of water into supply.
Water saving tips
- Using a hosepipe or sprinkler for an hour is equal to the same amount of water a family of four would normally use in two days, or the average family (2.5 people) over 3 days. Lawns do not need to be watered as grass is drought-resistant – as soon as the rain returns it will go from brown to green! New turf only needs watering for the first month
- Collect rain water in water butts – plants prefer untreated water
- Use water storage gels or granules in pot plants and hanging baskets which means you can water them less often
- You could also consider planting drought-resistant plants and flowers which can better withstand long dry spells and require minimal water to survive
- Use a bucket and sponge to clean cars and bikes
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