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In the UK, every household uses around 310 litres to 340 litres of water per day. On average, 18% of the total heating bill of a household comes from heating water. However, there are plenty of ways to reduce your water bill and Plumbing Emergency 24/7 has listed some of the water saving tips below.

Decrease shower time

If it is possible, take a shower instead of a bath. A 5-minute shower uses half the water than a standard bath uses. You can further reduce your water bills by setting a timer so that you don’t take more than a 5-minute shower.

Check for drips and leaks, and fix it

Make sure to regularly check your home for dripping taps and leaking pipes. It may not seem like a big deal, but a single dripping tap can result in wasting 15 litres of water in a day. If you suspect that there is a leak in your kitchen or bathroom, make sure to avail our leak repair services. Our team of plumbers will help to detect the leak and resolve the issue as soon as possible.

Avoid running taps

Make it your habit to turn off taps when washing the dishes, brushing your teeth or scrubbing your hands. This is one of the simplest ways to save water.

Install a water metre

Fitting a water metre in your house will help you in assessing how much water you are using regularly. This will encourage you to take steps to curb your habits and use as little water as possible.

Make use of the full capacity of your washing machine and dishwasher

It might be tempting to stick to your half-filled washing machine or dishwasher, but that will result in a lot of wasted water. Whilst your chore will be complete, you will end up increasing your water bill. So, make sure that each load is complete so that you can reduce wastage of water and decrease your energy bill.

Fit a water-saving showerhead

In addition to taking shorter showers, you can also invest in specific types of showerheads that help in saving water. If you need help, connect with us and our plumbers will assist you in making an informed decision.

Do not use the pressure washer

Pressure washers are convenient, but they use litres of water. You should only use them occasionally. If you have to use a pressure washer, get a water-efficient one.

Invest in water-saving gadgets

The market is flooded with water-saving gadgets like leaky loop detectors, plant water-saving gels, tap aerators and so on. You can invest in such devices to save water.

For more information, connect with Plumbing Emergency 24/7.