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Top ten ways to save water

In the home

Take a shower instead of a bath
Only fill kettles with as much water as you need – it saves on your energy bills as well
Don’t leave the tap running when you brush your teeth
Make sure you have a full load each time you use the washing machine or dishwasher
Use a bucket and sponge to wash the car, rather than a hose
Fit a “Hippo” bag to your toilet cistern – it can save two litres of water every time you flush
Repair dripping taps – they can waste up to a litre of water every hour
Wash vegetables in a bowl of water, rather than a running tap
Ensure pipes are lagged in winter to avoid bursts
When buying a new dishwasher or washing machine choose ones which use less water

In the garden

Use a water butt and rain diverted to collect rainwater for use in the garden
Add organic matter in the form of manure or compost to your soil to retain moisture
Water early in the morning or evening to stop evaporation
Let the grass grow longer in dry periods. It will stay greener
Spike your lawn to help water soak down
Apply a mulch to reduce evaporation from the soil
Weed regularly to stop weeds competing with your plants for water
Water directly around the roots
Leave grass cuttings on the lawn after mowing
Try ice cubes in your hanging baskets as a clever way of watering

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