- Make reasonable use of water. We should not leave taps running when it is not necessary.
- When using mixer taps, it is a bad habit to turn the tap fully on. If we open it to only 50% it will provide sufficient flow of water (6 litres/minute). This simple measure can help us to save a considerable quantity of water.
- When using mixer taps, keep the lever turned to the right (cold water position). This way we save hot water and consequently we save energy.
- For traditional taps, turn them firmly off when not in use to avoid unnecessary waste of water. One drip can mean 30 litres a day.
- If the toilet is dual flush, or it is possible to interrupt the flush, it is best to use only the amount of water needed, depending on the use. Very often, a partial flush is enough to leave the toilet clean. If correct use is made of these mechanisms, the savings made by 4 people can be over 1500 litres per month.
- Use the cistern only when necessary. Very often we flush the toilet through force of habit, but without any need to empty the cistern.
- Do not use the toilet as a waste paper basket or waste bin. Remember that the waste ends up in the rivers (not on the rubbish dump), which means polluted waters and additional cost for our water treatment plants.
Water is in short supply and it may run out. We must therefore use it reasonably.