Water Conservation

At Home

• Use a watering can instead of a hosepipe when in the garden.
• Fix a dripping tap – a dripping tap can waste 15 litres of water per day or 5,500 litres per year.
• Use a bucket and sponge to wash your car.
• Turn off tap when brushing your teeth – this can save 6 litres of water per minute.
• Take a shorter shower – showers can use between 6 and 45 litres per minute.
• Always use full loads in your washing machine and dishwasher.
• Plug the sink when washing dishes.

On the Farm

• Only spread slurry in suitable weather conditions.
• When spreading ensure to keep 25 metres from the shore or riverbank.
• Collect rainwater for cleaning and watering purposes.
• Avoid contamination of surface waters by reducing or eliminating access to livestock.
• Monitor and repair leaks on pipes and taps.
• Ensure water troughs for cattle do not overflow and carry out regular maintenance.