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Water Saving Tips

Last updated: 24 Aug, 2025 02:58pm

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

Remember the 3Ps!

Turn the tap off while brushing your teeth!

Mulch the lawn

Water low and slow

Grey water

Turn it off!

Trigger hoses

Wash a full load

Don’t over-water!

Broom surfaces

Protect plants

Mulch!

Bucket and sponge for cars

Buy a tank

Plug it up!

Test soil moisture

Deep soak your plants

Water efficiency stars

Group your plants

Install dual-flush toilets

Get weeding!

Fix leaks

Take shorter showers

Drought tolerant plants

Shower flow-saver discs

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