What you can do - Water

Find out how your actions impact the global environment and discover a number of simple ways in which you can make a real difference.

Where does it all go?

A leaking tap can waste 140 litres (37 US gallons) of water per week, almost the amount of water needed for a whole load of laundry.
A dishwasher uses up to 70 litres (18 US gallons) of water to complete a full cycle.
Washing clothes uses as much as 25% of residential water, each machine load using up to 150 litres (40 US gallons) of water, more than a full bathtub.
A running tap can waste up to 6 litres (1.5 US gallons) per minute.
An average toilet uses 13 litres (3.5 US gallons) per flush. An older toilet may use up to 20 litres (5.5 US gallons) per flush while a low-flush toilet uses only 6 litres (1.5 US gallons) or less.