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WATER WISE

10 ways to be Water Wise

In the house saving water. Make sure that the greywater is suitable for
Where to start the types of plants you have in the garden. Visit the Water
Visit the Water Wise website and use the calculator to Wise website for more information.
calculate your current water use. Install a rain gauge
Draw up a plan This is a simple way of measuring how much you need to
Take a look at the Water Wise report generated from the water the garden during rainy seasons. There is no need
calculator to see where you use most of your water and to water if you have received enough rainfall.
start there. If it’s in the shower, reduce your showering Harvest rainwater
time. Plan on how much you want to save. The Water Wise This can be as simple as putting a bucket outside when it
website has a lot of great information on saving water and rains, or installing a rain tank and directing water from the
reducing your consumption. gutters into the tank. This method can also reduce your
Read your water meter water bill.
Learn how to read your water metre (usually just outside Hydro-zone your garden
your property - for complexes ask the Body Corporate) Grouping plants according to their watering needs not
to see how much water you consume daily, weekly and only saves water but it can save you money. Divide the
monthly. More importantly, a water metre is a great way garden into high, medium, low and very low water zones.
of detecting if there is a leak in your home or garden. Then water accordingly.
Make small stickers or posters Mulch and mulch and mulch!
Remember that some habits are hard to change. Make Mulching your garden saves water, protects plant roots
interesting posters that you can put around your house as and prevents weeds. Mulch helps with retaining soil
a reminder. This is a fun activity one can do with children. moisture, making it easy to maintain your garden and
reducing the amount of water your garden needs.
In the garden
It’s all about the timing There are many other simple ways you can save water.
Watering times are very important when it comes to Visit the Water Wise website by going to the Rand Water
watering a garden. The earlier, the better. Try to water the website and clicking on the Water Wise logo for more
garden in the morning before 7:00 am or in the afternoon information.
after 6:00 pm. Only water when plants show signs of
needing water. Always be Water Wise!
Make use of greywater
Reusing greywater in the garden is another great way of

www.randwater.co.za and click on the Water Wise logo
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