Water is a precious resource; we often use it indiscriminately in our homes. We rarely think twice before running a bath or standing under a shower for extended periods.

With spring and the warmer summer months approaching, we also tend to use more water in our homes. Sometimes we may accidentally leave the taps running or use the dishwasher or washing machine excessively; all of these things result in a lot of water wastage and increase our water bills.

Minimising water consumption in your home is the most straightforward way to decrease your water bills and reduce your household’s environmental impact. Conserving water even in areas without any shortages helps reduce the need to extract water from rivers or build dams.

It also reduces the amount of wastewater produced & treated at local sewage plants, lowers the energy requirements for transporting and treating water & wastewater, & reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

Some ways in which to minimise water use in your home

The Wilco Plumbing experts have put together this helpful list of tips on how to reduce water wastage:

• Reduce indoor water usage by installing water-efficient showers, taps, toilets and appliances.
• Minimise water use in the outdoor areas by choosing plants & shrubs that are suitable for local growing conditions. You can also include low water usage areas in your garden design by using indigenous plants or plants requiring less water to produce.
• Reduce paving of the outdoor areas as this ups the heat radiation and the water runoff from your landscape.
• Wash cars and motorbikes near your lawn, so the grass gets watered simultaneously.
• Sweep your driveway, paths and walkways instead of pressure washing them often.
• Reuse water where possible, as this helps reduce potable water consumption for non-potable purposes.
• Be more conscious about how you use water in your home. For instance, opt to bathe under the shower rather than run a bath every day.
• Call a plumber to fix the faucet and tap leaks and tell them to check the rest of the plumbing systems for leakages.
• Install a drip irrigation and automated sprinkler system in your landscape; this, too, helps save a significant amount of water.

Following these tips consistently is one of the best ways to save water and reduce water bills. We are one of the leading companies in this industry and offer various plumbing solutions such as Gas Fitting and Gas Repairs, Blocked Drains, Burst and Leaking Pipe Repairs, as well as all other Commercial and Residential Plumbing.

We also understand that some plumbing problems can surface without warning, and we provide reliable and prompt 24/7 Plumbing Emergency services Sydney-wide. For more information, call Wilco Plumbing on (02) 9186 3371 or contact us via this online form, and we will respond shortly.