Discover easy ways to use less water
Every drop that comes from your tap has been stored, treated and transported. Being careful with water helps to ensure there’s enough to go around, and protects the natural environment.
Due to factors like climate change and population growth, by 2050 the average daily water usage will need to fall from 145 litres to 110 litres per person, per day.
If you’re on a meter, saving water will reduce your bills. Using less heated water can also bring down your energy bills.
The average person uses 145 litres of water a day.
Most of it goes on showers, baths and sinks (40%), then toilet flushing (25%) and kitchen use (22%). The rest is used outside (7%) or for other things such as swimming/paddling pools, leaky taps and loos (6%).