Effective Ways to save water

1. Turn off the taps Don't let your water consumption run out of control.

2. Shower with less Every minute you spend in a power shower uses up to 17 litres of water .

3. Reduce food waste It takes a lot of water to produce our cereal, fruit and other food.

4. Time your gardening Water outdoor plants in the early morning or at the end of the day to stop water immediately evaporating in sunlight and heat.

5.Catch rainwater Installing water butts saves up to 5,000 litres of water a year .

6. Get a low-flush toilet The average UK household flushes the loo 5,000 times per year

7. Save up your dirty clothes Washing a full machine load of clothes uses less water and energy than 2 half-loads .