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Water Saving Tips

Last updated: 15 Nov, 2024 02:41pm

Follow our water saving life hacks below and become a Carterton water hero!

Better yet, send us your own tips. Contact us online or email comms@cdc.govt.nz.

Water Saving Tips

Get weeding!

Bucket and sponge for cars

Grey water

Deep soak your plants

Remember the 3Ps!

Buy a tank

Don’t over-water!

Plug it up!

Group your plants

Mulch!

Take shorter showers

Trigger hoses

Test soil moisture

Water low and slow

Wash a full load

Drought tolerant plants

Install dual-flush toilets

Broom surfaces

Turn the tap off while brushing your teeth!

Protect plants

Turn it off!

Water efficiency stars

Shower flow-saver discs

Mulch the lawn

Fix leaks

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