By 2025, if climate change continues to affect the world’s water supply, it is estimated that two thirds of the world’s population will not have access to sufficient drinkable water. As this problem grows, it is important that we strive to be more water efficient. By using only as much water as necessary we can save thousands of litres of water a year.

Self-closing taps for sinks stop the flow of water after a number of seconds, which stops you from leaving the tap running for too long while brushing your teeth, for example. It also ensures that no water leaks from the tap, which can waste hundreds of litres of drinkable water over the course of a year.

Toilets can be fitted with special devices to limit the amount of water used in each flush. These come in a number of forms. Dual-flush systems replace the standard toilet handle with two buttons, one for a long flush and one for short flush. Over the course of a year, this can save around 11,000 litres of water per household person. The devices are inexpensive to fit and easy to operate.

Flow restrictors are available that fit in shower heads and limit the amount of water that is dispensed, while still providing enough for a comfortable shower. If you prefer showers over baths, you’re already saving money. A flow restrictor helps you save even more!