Why?
Hot water used at home for baths, showers and washing up accounts for about 18% of household energy use. Cambridgeshire is prone to draughts, and, as most of us heat our hot water with gas, our bathing and cleaning habits have a significant impact on the environment. Hot water demand doesn’t tend to be as seasonal as heating demand, so you can make these changes any time of year to see immediate benefits.
How?
Take fewer baths and shorter showers
Replacing as many baths as you can with a shower is probably one of the easiest actions you can take to save money and reduce your environmental footprint. Everyone can do it, and there is no investment necessary. Showering is quicker, cleaner and, best of all, more environmentally friendly than bathing. On average bathing accounts for 20% of household water usage. According to the Environment Agency, 5 minutes in the shower can use a third of the water for a bath.
Get a low flow shower head
Switching to a low-flow shower head is a great way to reduce water costs and preserve our water supply. A standard shower head uses around 18 litres per minute, while a low flow unit only uses 9 litres per minute. They work in the exact same way as a regular shower head and provide the exact same shower experience. This easily installed device has a serious impact with minimal effort.
Support
Cambridge Water Get Water Fit: Offers free water saving products including low flow shower heads, 4min shower timers, universal sink plugs and cistern bags that reduce the amount of water used when you flush your toilet.