Water Conservation | Water Saving Tips

10 tips to make you water smart

It doesn’t take a lot of effort or hassle to save water. Here are 10 easy-to-follow ways to look after water at home:

Tip 1

A dripping tap can waste up to 60 baths full of water a year. So if you spot a drip, fix it!

Tip 2

Pipes can cause problems. Lag them to prevent bursts and to prevent pipes freezing, leave your heating on a low while you are out in cold weather.

Tip 3

Brushing your teeth with the tap running wastes almost 9 litres a minute! Use a tumbler of water instead.

Tip 4

Water the garden in the evening, when less water will be lost through evaporation. And use a watering can rather than a hosepipe or a sprinkler.

Tip 5

Don't use your washing machine until you've got a full load. A full load uses less water than two half loads.

Tip 6

If you are buying a new washing machine or dishwasher, look for one which is A- rated for water and energy efficiency.

Tip 7

Taking a shower rather than a bath saves a lot of water.

Tip 8

Collect rain to use in your garden - a water butt will do the trick.

Tip 9

Only boil as much water as you need in your kettle. This saves water and energy.

Tip 10

Try using a Hippo Bag in your toilet. This ingenious device, which fits in your cistern, could save you water and money!

The Waterwise water use calculator

The Waterwise water use calculator

Work out how much water YOU use every week with the help of our online calculator. Click here

Click here to request a Hippo Bag

Request a Hippo!

Putting a water saving device, such as a hippo bag, in toilet cisterns may help to reduce the amount of water used when you flush your toilet. To request your hippo bag call 0800 052 0130 or Click here to apply online.

Water is cool, respect it!

Water is cool, respect it!

We have developed a water efficiency pack to help schools manage their water usage. They can obtain this pack by acheiving Silver Level of the Eco-Schools programme run by Keep Wales Tidy.

Click here to find out more