WATER SAVINGS
- Opt for water saving products e.g. taps, water tanks that collect rain water, e.t.c
- Opt for water saving taps e.g. sensor related ones
- Great for families with children who often play with taps or often forget the taps running which in turn would overflow and cause damage on the floors, e.t.c
- Monitor the water consumption of your property to recognize the problematic areas
- Always check faucets, shower and WCs for any leaks
- By reducing water consumption, we also decrease the amount of waste
- Collect rain/roof water in tanks and use e.g. in summer time, watering plants, renovation, cleaning tools, e.t.c
-Get water-saving and multi pressure shower faucets
To customers:
- Run warm water only when necessary. This will save energy
- Avoid unnecessary flow of water
- Try to wash towels in a bucket or collected water. Avoid running water
- Shut off the tap/shower frequently e.g. during shower when you scrub yourself with soap. 2 minutes of shower consumes an average 24 liters of water and 10 minutes 120 liters
- Keep eye on leakages of faucets to save water and prevent unnecessary damage costs
- In places where it is safe to drink tap water like Finland, It is advisable to use as frequently as possible the tap water rather than buy bottled water
- Remember that water savings applies not only to your home but also to accommodation/social places outside you home e.g. whence on vacation
Examples:
Local Energy company in Lieksa: Offers sustainable technics to water savings
More info:
Consumer Agency: eko purchasing brochure
Photo: Sami Niemelainen
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