With smaller households and more water-using appliances, we use more water than ever before. It's important that we do not take it for granted and that we all learn to use water wisely to ensure there is enough for everyone in years to come.
Water-saving habits started now will become a way of life for the future.
Follow our top tips on how to save water around your home.
Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth
A running tap uses six litres of water per minute
Have a refreshing shower instead of a bath
This can save over 300 litres of water per week.
But be careful - a power shower can use more water than a bath!
Fit a Save-a-Flush device to your toilet cistern
A bag of harmless crystals which saves one litre of water per flush
Fully load your washing machine
A full load uses less water than two half loads
Keep a jug of water in the fridge
Then there is no need to run the water until it gets cold
Don't leave the tap running to clean dishes or vegetables
Use a bowl of water instead
Fix leaking taps
A dripping tap can waste 140 litres of water per week
Order a water butt
Collect rainwater to use on your plants and lawn saves litres
of treated tap water
Use a bucket when you wash your car
This uses up to 125 litres less water than a hosepipe does
Water your garden in the early morning or late evening
Minimising evaporation from the soil
