How you can save water
To protect our water for the future, it’s important that we all save as much as we can. Saving water is great for the environment, and now you can earn rewards for doing it too.
Our water saving calculator shows you how much water and energy your household uses. Plus, it'll show you how you can save. We've also put together a range of water-saving tips for your bathroom, kitchen and garden.
Bathroom
View our tips on how you can help save water in your bathroom.
Take shorter showers
Shaving two minutes off the average 10 minute shower saves £73 on water and energy bills a year and 20 litres of water, per person.
Turn off the tap
You might be in a rush – but always turn the tap off when you brush! A running tap uses up to nine litres of water a minute.
Fix leaky loos
From a trickle, ripple or full flow, leaky loos on average waste 200 to 400 litres a day. It can add £100s to your yearly bill.
Kitchen and utility
View our tips on how you can help save water in your kitchen and utility.
Reuse your water
Use a bowl in the sink to wash your fruit, veg and dishes. Plus you can use the leftover water to give your plants a drink or wash the patio!
Store water
Keep a jug of water in your fridge. This way you can get a cold glass without needing to run your tap.
Reduce your washes
By reducing the number of weekly washes by two, you could save £46 on water and energy bills.
Garden
View our tips on how you can help save water in your garden.
No ifs, just butts
Collecting rainwater off your roof into a water butt is a great way to save water. And your plants prefer fresh rain over treated water!
Swap your hose
By using a watering can instead of a hose or sprinkler can help reduce your water usage.
Water at the right time
Water your plants in the early morning or in the evening, when the sun is low. This helps reduce evaporation, allowing the water to soak into the soil.