Whilst the effects of the La Nina weather phenomenon is producing generous rain for South Africa this year, with dams filling up and some areas subjected to flooding, we should still remember that we will still have years in which the rainfall is less. That’s why even when there’s lots of water, it’s still important for us to save water, to protect our groundwater reserves and develop healthy water-saving habits so that we can use this valuable resource better and more sustainably in the future. Here are our top tips on how to use less water in your home.
Know where it goes
Repairing leaking taps and toilets, and replacing broken fittings is the quickest way to save water, and your money in the long term. Aside from the annoying sound of dripping water, that leaky tap could be wasting up to 3,500 litres of water a month, which equates to almost 40,00