Easy ways to save water!
There are lots of ways we could all use a little less water around the home and garden to protect our environment.
If you’re on a water meter, using water wisely can help save money too. Cutting down on the amount of hot water we use can also lower our gas and electricity bills.
Did you know? Showers, toilets, baths, and bathroom sinks use more than two-thirds (68%) of household water.
Top tips indoors:
- Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth – a running tap wastes approximately 6 litres per minute
- Try using a washing up bowl or plug in your sink to catch excess water. This can reduce water wastage by 50%
- Only fill the kettle with the amount you need - this will save water and energy
- Leaky loos are one of the most common causes of unexpected high water use for consumers in the UK
- Got a dripping tap? This could be wasting 5,500 litres of water a year!
Report it to us via Tenants Online 24/7 at broadlandgroup.org go to ‘Tenants Online’ or call our Customer Services team on 0303 303 0003.
Top tips outdoors:
- Use a watering can in the garden instead of a sprinkler or hosepipe
- It’s OK to let grass go brown during dry spells. It will bounce back as soon as it rains again
- Keep a jug next to your kitchen tap. Collect any running water while you wait for the tap to run cold/heat up. You can use this to water houseplants or in the garden
- Put saucers under plant pots, so water doesn’t run away
Find out how much water your household uses on average, and see how this compares to other similar homes (based on the number of people living in your home) - visit Anglian Water’s usage calculator at anglianwater.co.uk go to ‘Advice’ – ‘Save water’ – ‘Water usage calculator’
Summer wordsearch Win £25!
Find all the words in our Summer Wordsearch and be in with a chance of winning a £25 Love2Shop voucher!
To enter: download the puzzle at https://thewordsearch.com/puzzle/3747268/
Take a photo of your completed entry and send to tenantengagement@broadlandgroup.org. To enter by post, tear off and post in an envelope with your full name to Tenant Engagement, Broadland Housing, NCFC, Carrow Road, Norwich NR1 1HU.
Closing date Monday 5 September. One entry per person. If there is more than one correct entry, winner will be chosen at random. Broadland Housing tenants only.
