Modern living has turned us into a nation of insatiable consumers, and this is evident in the amount of water we use – an estimated 70% higher than it was 30 years ago. There are many factors and variables to take into account when seeking the cause of this increased consumption.
One of the key reasons for the surge in water shortages in summer months is the popularity of modern appliances for the home such as dishwashers and washing machines. These labour saving devices are now commonplace, although they were novelties in most homes not so long ago.
There are more cars on the streets to wash and the rise in single occupancies means that many people use pans full of water only to cook for themselves rather than for groups of people living together. Also, as our standard of living improves, households have taken a growing interest in gardening and maintaining green lawns even in times of drought. The average person in the UK now uses 150 litres of water in their home and garden every day.
The way we use water has become incredibly wasteful. Luckily, there are plenty of small, easy to implement changes to reduce water bills and lower wastage.
Installing a water cooler in the home is a good starting point. By using a water cooler instead of the kitchen tap, taps tend not to be left running. The family is kept hydrated and refreshed with pure, cool water, without wasting a single drop. A mains connected water cooler functions in exactly the same way as a tap, to produce chilled, ambient or hot water so they are perfect for use within the home but use water much more efficiently.
Another handy tip to cut water waste is to switch to watering the garden with a watering can rather than a hose. It is also better to water in the early morning, just before the sun has fully risen. This way the water has time to sink into the ground rather than evaporating in the heat of the day before the plants can benefit from it.
Making use of water saving devices inside the home such as those you place in a toilet cistern, and fixing any leaking taps can also reduce bills. When making a cup of tea or coffee, only fill the kettle with the water that you need, or better still, draw the exact amount of hot water necessary from a POU cooler.
Pressure Coolers is a specialist supplier of drinking water systems for offices and showrooms, offering a wide range of water coolers for rental or sale, filters and accessories. For more information, visit www.pressurecoolers.co.uk
About Pressure Coolers
Pressure Coolers specialises in mains connected water coolers and drinking fountains. As a founder member of the EPDWA, the company is subject to an annual independent audit of all company procedures including an inspection of premises and verification of our standards of customer care.
Pressure Coolers services a wide range of users, including hospitals, prisons, farms and beauty salons. Staff members are all fully trained in accordance with the EPDWA industry association standards.
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