Frequently Asked Questions About Our Services

Turn off the shower while soaping and shampooing up and also when shaving your legs

Set a timer for five minutes when showering

Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth

With young children, put post-it notes around the bathroom with little reminders on water conservation (this can be done with visitors too)

Place a bag of marbles in toilet cistern to reduce refilling capacity

Consider the old adage, “if it’s yellow let it mellow, if it's brown, let it down”

Wait until there is a full load of laundry to wash or use the local laundromat (top loaders average 200 ltrs per wash)

When purchasing a new washing machine, consider a front loader - they are more water efficient than top loaders

Dishwashers are more economical than sink washing

If you hear the water pump keep kicking in, check for any leaks or dripping taps

Don’t leave the garden hose switched on at the house tap – a common cause of water runouts is the garden sprayer unit malfunctioning

When going away on holiday, turn your water pump off

A useful link is Watercare's top tips:  https://www.waterforlife.org.nz/water-saving-tips