End WATER WASTE

With parts of rural Australia expected to run out of water by mid-2020, here’s how to be more mindful with our water consumption…

Australia is in a water crisis. In particular, many parts of New South Wales and Queensland (among other states and territories) are facing dire consequences of the never-ending drought, like completely running out of water. For example, Dubbo in central west NSW could have no water left by mid next year!

And while we unfortunately can’t quite influence rainfall, there are some changes we can make in our homes to save water, so there’s more to share for those who need it most.

IN THE BATHROOM

Studies estimate that Aussies could save around 185 billion litres of water by 2026 simply by using water-efficient products in their homes.

When it comes to your bathroom, it’s important to ensure shower and tapware adhere to Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS).

‘If renovating or modifying your bathroom, ensuring your taps and showerheads have a high WELS rating will contribute to what you can do to save money and reduce water consumption,’ says Rob Bolus, group standards and technology manager at shower manufacturer Methven.

Following WELS means that all showers and basin fittings must have a flow restrictor disc (FRD) fitted which, in turn, reduces water flow to an acceptable level.