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Help the environment and save your money with these 10 water-saving tips:

Leaving a tap running while brushing teeth uses 6 litres of water a minute. And by fixing a dripping tap you can save over 60 litres of water a week.

Only boil as many cups of water as you need for your tea round – you’ll be saving money and energy.

It’s easy to linger in the shower when you’re sleepy in the morning – four-minute timers can help. And switching to an efficient shower head will allow you to lather up in less water.

Washing a full machine load of clothes uses less water and energy than two half-loads. This means lower bills as well.

The average UK household flushes the loo 5,000 times per year. Modern dual-flush systems use just six litres – or four with a reduced flush – much less than the 13 litres for each old-style single flush.

Rearing animals for meat and dairy is incredibly water-intensive. By cutting down on the amount of meat you eat, you could slash your water use drastically.

As well as using less water than boiling, steaming retains more nutrients. If you do boil, try adding the water used as a tasty stock to soups. Or let it cool and use it to water house or garden plants.

8. Reduce food waste
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Installing water butts saves you turning on the tap. And your plants will thank you for rainwater rather than treated tap water. You can also cut water use by 33% by watering plants manually instead of using automatic sprinklers.

We have so much water in this country we’re often not careful about how much we use. In other countries they don’t have enough water. Or maybe their water is polluted, poisonous, or even lethal.

Help the environment and save your money with these 10 water-saving tips:

Leaving a tap running while brushing teeth uses 6 litres of water a minute. And by fixing a dripping tap you can save over 60 litres of water a week.

Only boil as many cups of water as you need for your tea round – you’ll be saving money and energy.

It’s easy to linger in the shower when you’re sleepy in the morning – four-minute timers can help. And switching to an efficient shower head will allow you to lather up in less water.

Washing a full machine load of clothes uses less water and energy than two half-loads. This means lower bills as well.

The average UK household flushes the loo 5,000 times per year. Modern dual-flush systems use just six litres – or four with a reduced flush – much less than the 13 litres for each old-style single flush.

Rearing animals for meat and dairy is incredibly water-intensive. By cutting down on the amount of meat you eat, you could slash your water use drastically.

As well as using less water than boiling, steaming retains more nutrients. If you do boil, try adding the water used as a tasty stock to soups. Or let it cool and use it to water house or garden plants.

48. Teach your kids to turn the faucets off tightly after each use.

49. Don’t over-water your lawns and don’t water any faster than the soil can absorb.

California drought or no California drought, we should all treat our water as the precious resource that it is. It’s not infinite and those of it who have it in abundance often waste it heedlessly. The World Health Organization recommends two gallons per person daily to meet the requirements of most people under most conditions – and around 5 gallons per person daily to cover basic hygiene and food hygiene needs.

On average, an American resident uses about 100 gallons of water per day; while those in Europe use about 50 gallons of water daily. A resident of sub-Saharan Africa uses two to five gallons of water per day.

45. Fill the sink with soapy water in the sink when washing dishes by hand. Quickly rinse under a slow-moving stream from the faucet.

46. Use energy efficient washing machine. It saves up to 18 gallons of water per load.

27. Use the car wash to wash your vehicle. A lot of water is wasted doing it at home.

28. Match the water fill to the appropriate size of laundry that you are  doing.

29. Using a water sensor is a smart idea.

30. Use rainwater to water the plants in the house.

31. Using the right size pans when cooking is yet another surprising way that you can save on your water consumption.

32. Check your hoses and pipes for leaks, cracks, and other damage.

33. Reuse your towels. Using them a couple of times is perfectly fine and a great way to save water.

34. Do not plant in areas that are hard to water.

35. If you have a small lawn, try to water it by hand rather than using sprinklers. This way you have more control over the amount of water.

36. Install water saving devices. Use low-flow shower heads on all showers and faucet aerators on all faucets to reduce your water use.

37. Try to use fewer plates and cups to reduce the amount of water that needs to be used.

38. Don’t let water go down the drain while you are waiting for temperature to adjust when taking the bath.

39. Read your house water readings at regular interval when no water is being used and check for hidden water leaks.

40. Install covers on pools to avoid loss of water evaporation and check for leaks around your pumps.

41. Water your lawn during early parts of the day. Avoid early watering and late watering as it leads to water loss due to evaporation.

42. Use broom instead of hose to clean your driveways or sidewalks. This can save several gallons of water everyday.