Interesting facts on Water Saving:
- Less than 1% of the earth’s water supply can be used for drinking.
- A small drip from a tap can waste as much as four litres of water a day.
- Two thirds of the water used in a home is used in the bathroom.
- Most of the world’s people must walk at least three hours to fetch water.
- On average every person in the UK uses 150 litres of water each day.
- Leaving the tap running while you clean your teeth can waste nine litres of water.
- Water consumption usually drops 18-25% when a water metre is fitted.
- Waiting until you have a full load for your washing machine can save up to 70 litres.
- Waiting until you have a full load for your dishwasher can save up to 30 litres.
- A five minute shower uses about a third of the water of a bath, saving up to 400 litres per week.
- A water saving device in your toilet cistern can save up to three litres per flush.
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