And if the leak is coming from your toilet bowl, fixing it will prevent the wastage of about 240 litres of water daily – that’s about 1,200 standard-size (200ml) packet drinks.
Shower Smart
After a long and tiring day, the temptation to enjoy a long shower is real, but costly. Under the Voluntary Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme, 3-tick showerheads that reduce the water flow to less than 5 litres a minute are 40% more water efficient than 1-tick showerheads with flow rates of 7 to 9 litres a minute. PUB recommends keeping your showers under five minutes. (A tip from Challenge: Race against the song Running Up That Hill by Kate Bush once, or set up a shower playlist.)
And don’t forget to turn off the tap while soaping – this can save you up to 27 litres of water daily. Need help with regulating the flow rate of your showerheads? Use PUB’s Water Saving Kit, comprising a set of thimbles that can be easily installed on your showerheads and taps.
Make Your Chores Count
Make the most of your chores by choosing the most water-efficient option. Before running your washing machine, check that you have a full load. Doing so can save you approximately 40 litres of water a day, which adds up to about 288 litres a week.
When preparing fruits and vegetables, rinse them in a container rather than under running tap water. According to the PUB, this will save each household about 33 litres of water daily.