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Water is a precious resource. It is important that we use it carefully.

Being water wise is not only good for the environment, it will also help you to make some savings on your water bill.

Your shower is the biggest water-guzzler in your house!

So, cutting your showers to 4 minutes or less is our top water-wise tip.

Value every drop by following our other indoor water-saving tips below:

Feedback and Complaints Email us an indoor tip that you think should make the list!

You may feel that your individual water saving efforts don’t make a huge difference. 

But if one million people in South East Queensland make a commitment to save just three litres of water a day, we could save three million litres of water a day! That's 15,000 bathtubs.

Let's value every drop. If we each save a little, we all save a lot. 

Every drop of water you use today was once sipped by dinosaurs millions of years ago. The same precious resource has been cycling through our planet since the dawn of time. We all share it, and we need to be careful with how we use it. That way we'll help create a healthy and sustainable future for us all. 

In the bathroom

  • Cut your shower time to 4 minutes.
  • Brush your teeth with the tap off. 
  • Use the half-flush button on the toilet where possible.
  • When shaving, fill the sink with water rather than running the tap.
  • Fix leaking taps, toilets and showers immediately. Check for leaks.
  • Collect any extra water from your shower into a bucket and share it in your garden. 
  • Install water-efficient devices where possible.
  • Avoid flushing items like wet wipes down the toilet. Save water and reduce problems in our sewer system by putting them in the bin.

In the kitchen

  • Only wash full dishwasher loads. 
  • Scrape plates clean instead of rinsing.
  • Do not use running water to thaw food.
  • Soak your pots and pans rather than scrubbing them under running water,
  • At the end of the day pour your unused water bottle water into your dog or cat bowl. 
  • Rinse vegetables in a container and use water in the garden.
  • Fix leaking taps. Check for leaks.
  • Install water-efficient devices.

In the laundry

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