We need to save water
We need to save water-
1. To save ourselves money. The average household water bill is set to hit £500 next year
2. To save oil - oil byproducts are used to purify our waste water
3. To save energy, a lot of energy is consumed purifying water
We can do this in several ways. Probably the easiest is to have a meter fitted if you are only a couple or single. This will save you money and reward you for using less water. If you are a large family, metering may lead to a higher charge.
You can halve the amount of water you use in a shower - the eco-camel replacement showerhead works! We have one. http://www.ecocamel.co.uk/main/shop/index.php?page=shop.product_details&category_id=1&flypage=shop.flypage_new&product_id=17&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=46
When you replace a clothes or dish washer, look for one with an eco programme that will use less water and less energy
When you brush your teeth, turn the tap off when brushing.
Use a 'Hippo' in your toilet http://www.thameswater.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/SID-946CA3FA-A366999F/corp/hs.xsl/6659.htm
Install a rainwater butt to use your hosepipe less
Waterwise site evaluating clothes washing machines (PDF file) http://www.waterwise.org.uk/images/site/Documents/complete%20wm%20document%2C%20nov%202006.pdf
and dishwashers