Public encouraged to make every drop count this summer as national water saving campaign is launched

UK water companies have joined forces again to launch Water’s Worth Saving, a national campaign encouraging the public to make every drop count this summer.

The campaign is being launched with dry, warm weather forecast for many parts of the country over the next two weeks, making saving water even more important!

Everyone can do their part to save water and protect the environment – from gardeners to businesses and everything in between.

Running from May until September, Water’s Worth Saving will demonstrate why saving water matters, and offer practical everyday water-saving advice, to change habits of a lifetime.

It’s easy to make a difference by following some simple hints and tips to save water, such as:

• Running taps are wasteful- Don’t let taps run when brushing your teeth – turn them off
• Take shorter showers- Knocking a minute or two off to take shorter 4-minute showers
• Don’t wash your car- Save yourself a chore and proudly let your car stay dirty
• Let nature water your grass- Allow lawns to go brown – it will soon go green again when it rains
• Save paddling pool water- Top-up and reuse paddling pool water for your plants and grass
• Put down the garden hose – Use watering cans for lawns, plants and flower beds
• Check for leaks in your toilet and pipes – A single leaking toilet wastes an average of between 215 and 400 litres of water per day!

Christine McGourty, Chief Executive of Water UK, said “Clean, fresh water is an invaluable resource, so making small changes to our everyday routines at home, on holiday or in the garden can make a big difference to our water supplies.”

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