What is the best way of using very little water and still having fun for outdoor activities?
•Use bucket when washing your car or watering the garden.
•Use pool cover to save evaporation from your pool.
•Install a rainwater tank to use an alternative to the city water supply.
•Clean outdoor areas by sweeping without using water.
•Garden tips: create more [...]
How can we wash our vehicles using less water?
Most of us are now living under some kind of water restrictions and we are not allowed to wash our vehicles with the town water supply. The best alternative is to install a rainwater tank or greywater system and use that water in and around the house.
However [...]
What is the best way to use a pool cover considering safety and efficiency?
•Pool cover must be properly fitted to increase efficiency.
•Purchase a roller for easy to store when not used
•Chlorinate normally when the cover is not on. Don’t overclorinate.
•Make sure you don’t leave the cover on the garden lawn. It can damage the cover [...]
How do I maintain my pool during drought?
Installing a rainwater tank is the most realistic solution. In fact, under Level 5 Water Restrictions, you must have your own water supply to fill a pool. Level 5 restrictions will also require you to install a cover on your pool to help reduce evaporation and keep the [...]
(City of Melbourne)
Save water and money by swapping your old showerhead for a new water-efficient showerhead at a free exchange day at East Melbourne Library.
Water-efficient showerheads can mean savings of about 20,000 litres per year per household as well about $30 off an annual water bill. Simply take your old showerhead and a copy of [...]
Q. What recycled water is not ok for plants i.e. dishwater, bath water, etc.?
How can I maximise water saving in the laundry?
•Install water regulators
•Wash only when you have a full load
•Install a water effective washing machine – front loaders
•Adjust the water level to suit the size of your wash load.
•Ask for refit kit information from your local council or your water supplier.
How can I maximise water saving in my kitchen?
•Install flow regulators to your taps.
•Install a water effective dishwasher.
•Don’t leave water running when washing dishes, vegetables any activities around your kitchen.
•Keep water in refrigerator so that you are not running sink water until it is cool enough to drink.
•Purchase products with water effective performance for your [...]
How do I know that there is a leakage in my house?
You have a couple of options:
Turn off all your taps. Record your water meter and after say 3 to/or 4 hours read your meter again. If the meter says you are using water, then your next job is to find the source!
To check your [...]
What simple options are there to recycle water around the house?
You can recylcing water in two ways around the house:
a. Greywater (see Greywater information)
b. As you go recycling
As you go recycling is really about modifying your habits to save reasonably ‘clean’ water for immediate re-use. The trick to recycling clean water is to simply think. [...]
