Water down your lifestyle

Ensure taps, water pipes and hose connections don't drip.
Install rainwater tanks or even just a small rain barrel, these are great for gardening.
Turn off the tap when applying shower products, when brushing your teeth, and when shaving.
Wash veggies in a sink partially filled with water instead of under a running tap.
Water gardens just after sunrise or just after sunset to reduce evaporation.
Mulch gardens to reduce watering requirements.
Install drip irrigation systems.
Leave grass a little longer during summer - it will retain more moisture.
Insulate water pipes.
Install dual flush toilets or displacement devices in cisterns.
Never use a hose to blast leaves or litter off a driveway - sweep it, it's good exercise too!
Take shorter showers with less pressure. Whilst many green-tips websites recommend switching from baths to showers, this isn't always the best option, and depends on what type of shower you use.
Bear this in mind: A full bathtub holds approximately 140 litres of water; Standard shower heads dispense 20-60 litres of water per minute; Shower heads with flow restrictors dispense 10-15 litres of water per minute. However a power shower could flood a bath in less than five minutes! The best way to know which is more energy-efficient for you is to put the plug in the bath next time you have a shower.
Install a water-saving shower head for under £10. They are designed to cut water usage whilst maintaining power and comfort.

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