Water Efficiency
Ashford is introducing some innovative ideas to save water. A
variable tariff is being introduced in some areas of Ashford, so
that households using water more carefully might benefit from a
significant reduction in their water bills.
There are many ways to save water in the home, from changing
individual behaviour to installing alternative fittings in
buildings and planting drought resistant plants. The key is to
reduce waste, not restrict use.
The table below shows the breakdown of domestic water use and
water efficient products that can help make savings.
|
Use
|
% Total Consumption
|
Alternative Technologies and Potential
Savings
|
|
Toilet flushing
|
35%
|
35% Low flush toilets can save 30
litres/day
Dual flush toilets savings potential = between
45 and 150 l/day
Hippos can save 30%
|
|
Baths, showers and handbasins
|
28%
|
Fit lower volume baths and low volume taps
with
flow restrictors/ spray taps resulting in
saving of
50-70%.
|
|
Kitchen sinks
|
15%
|
Fit taps with water restrictors/ spray taps
resulting in a saving of 50-70%
|
|
Washing machines
|
12%
|
Install water efficient appliances which can
reduce
volumes to 50 litres per cycle
|
|
Outdoor taps
|
6%
|
Rainwater collection tanks/ water butts
for
rainwater harvesting. Savings up to 100%
|
|
Dishwashers
|
4%
|
Install water efficient appliances
|
|
Total
|
100
|
|
Other technologies include grey-water recycling which involves
collecting water used in sinks and baths for garden watering or
toilet flushing, a method which is already being used
successfully.
Further Information
For more ideas, tips and advice on how to save water and make
the most effecient use of water, visit the following websites: