We recently received a flyer from our local water supply company, in which they stated that we* have used an average of 152 litres each a day this year – 10 litres less than we averaged at the same time last year.

Of course, 152 litres each during winter isn’t as hard as meeting 155 during summer, although it is possible if we all try. And spring is a great time to prepare for less water usage in summer:

• get your gardens mulched before the weather heats up
• make use of the spring rains (collect it in water tanks, put pot plants in the rain, let rain top up pools & spas, etc)
• check for leaking taps
• swap to efficient shower heads, dual flush toilets, etc
• weed the garden frequently – fewer weeds leave more water for the plants you actually want
• transplant plants that need it – doing it in the heat is more stressful for the plant

Is there something different you can put in place now to keep your summer water consumption down?

*”We” being the people they service – I’m not sure what the state figures are like yet.