Looks like rising gas prices aren’t your only worry folks. If you’re in the UK, be aware that water bills are set to rise by 60% over the next five years. That’s 12% per annum!
Luckily, there’s something you can do about it.
Use a Water Meter. “Most people pay a flat water rate, regardless of usage… if you have more bedrooms than people in your home, you will benefit from going on to a meter, and could cut up to £125 off your annual bill.”
Hack Your Toilet. “A Hippo - a polyethylene block - in your cistern can cut [water consumption] by an estimated three litres (0.6 gallon) per flush. They’re relatively inexpensive at £1.95 each; hippo-the-watersaver.co.uk or biggreensmile.com.”
When not in use, shut off faucets. Duh.
Fix leaky faucets. Again, duh.
Buy new household appliances. Newer-model dishwashers and washing machines apparently do more with less water.
Don’t fill up the bathtub. You get cleaner faster with less water with a shower.
More here.
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