There are a lot of misconceptions and advice given in order to save drinking water and it is not always easy to find your way around. Discover our 6 clever gestures to reduce your consumption quickly.
1. Stop leaks . We often forget, but leaks lead to an average overconsumption of about 20%. So try regularly to check both the water outlets and the pipes, and if necessary fill in the cracks.
How to do it ? Simply read your water meter in the evening before going to bed and then check the next morning if there is a difference. Then, once the leak has been detected, try to repair your taps yourself or install a thermostatic mixer to put an end to it for good!
2. Close the taps as much as possible . When brushing your teeth or doing the dishes, try as much as possible not to let the water run unnecessarily to avoid waste. We don't realize it, but more than 10 liters of water come out per minute when you leave a tap open normally...
3. Reduce pressure . In the same spirit, strong pressure is often useless. Water reducers or water savers are little known but very effective products; for a purchase price of between 10 and 30 euros, they reduce your consumption almost by half without any difference for you in use. Very simple to install, the water saver should replace the aerator on your tap or shower head.
4. Switch to manual flushing . The most effective way to save water with your toilet is to place a plastic bottle filled with water in the tank. Very simple to do, the savings made at the end of the year will please you!
5. Replace old appliances s . The investment is certainly high at first, the savings made in the long term are enormous! Indeed, an old dishwasher or washing machine will require much more time and water to do the same job as a newer appliance. So don't wait any longer to replace your used devices with something new, your wallet will thank you in the end!
Also, be aware that the dishwasher is much less water-intensive than traditional hand washing. How less greedy? It is estimated that 3 times less water is consumed for an equivalent wash!
6. Collect rainwater . This last smart tip is for people who regularly water their garden or wash their car by hand. Indeed, a rainwater collector is easily found at a reasonable price (between 60 and 90 euros), and allows you to save money in the long term. As easy to install as it is to use, it can be of great use to those who need it regularly.
Like energy or gas, there are a large number of tips and practices to put in place to save sustainably on your water bill. Often very simple to apply, these actions taken end to end will save you several hundred euros at the end of the year.
Don't forget that simple gestures of everyday life like turning off the tap while you brush your teeth save you a lot of waste in the long run.
For those wishing to go even further, discover our summary sheet with other practical actions to save water on a daily basis.
