Come Rain or Shine we can all save some water this summer

09 August 2024 16:52

With the chance we might see some sunshine this weekend, NI Water would like to remind the public that come rain or shine it is still important that we conserve our water resources. There's a misconception that a wet summer cancels out the need for water conservation however it doesn’t decrease regional demands or replenish long-term reserves.

A good water saving tip for warmer weather and all year around is to keep a jug of water in the fridge, instead of letting the tap run cold. Be sure to change this jug with fresh water every 24 hours and you can use any left-over water for watering plants.

We get plenty of rain in Northern Ireland but this rainwater has to be cleaned at our treatment works before it goes to our taps. This can be very energy intensive. With the sun set to approach this weekend, we can think of ways to get outside and enjoy the fresh air while saving some water along the way!

There are lots of ways we can save water in the home and garden, here are some more simple tips to save water this summer:

• Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth - A running tap can use 6 litres of water per minute. Over a month this wastes enough water to provide over 65 people with water for hand washing for a full day.
• Use a bowl for washing vegetables - Then you can reuse this water for plants.
• Make full use of your washing machine - Half load programmes on washing machines use more than half the water and energy of a full load, so wait until the machine is full before switching it on.
• Fix leaking taps - A dripping tap can waste more than 60 litres of water per week.
• Use a watering can instead of a hose - A hose uses over 500 litres of water an hour enough to fill 12 baths.

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