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Save water in the bathroom

Brushing teeth

Leaving the tap running while you brush your teeth wastes a surprising amount of water. Only turn the tap on when you want to rinse, or use a glass of water for rinsing instead.

Around 30% of water in an average household is used to flush the toilet. If your toilet has a large or old cistern, fit it with a water-saving device.

A bath uses almost 3 times the water of a shower.  Take a shower instead of a bath - it saves water, money and time. By fitting a low-flow showerhead (not suitable for electric showers) you can save even more water - and they get you just as wet and clean as an ordinary shower does!