Target water : Christchurch City Council

Simple steps to target water

Record daily, weekly and monthly water meter readings
It is advisable to record and monitor water use before you set up your water efficiency programme, because this will give you a baseline to measure your progress against

Install water efficient appliances and fittings
Find and fix leaks
Fully load dishwashers
Install a 'toilet dam' if you do not have a dual flush cistern
(fill a 1.5L plastic bottle with water and place this inside the cistern to reduce water use)
Use garden irrigation sparingly and water in early morning or evenings
Reduce flow speed of taps with water saving nozzles
Plant native plants as they usually require less watering
Install a rain water collection tank for irrigation and/or for toilets