Keep your tap water cold

Keep a store of tap water in a jug in the fridge for an instant cold drink.

This can save you lots of water by not having to run the tap until the water gets cold.

Keep a jug of cold water in the fridge for drinking.

So much water is wasted simply by people running the tap until the water becomes cold. This may take anything up to several minutes if you live in a large property.

If you keep a jug of water in the fridge then you will always have cold water to hand without having to run the tap until it goes cold.

A running tap can waste up to 5 litres of water a minute which if you are on a water meter can also cost you money.