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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

Turn the tap off while brushing your teeth!

Buy a tank

Broom surfaces

Shower flow-saver discs

Test soil moisture

Wash a full load

Group your plants

Don’t over-water!

Get weeding!

Install dual-flush toilets

Deep soak your plants

Remember the 3Ps!

Bucket and sponge for cars

Water low and slow

Grey water

Mulch the lawn

Mulch!

Drought tolerant plants

Plug it up!

Trigger hoses

Protect plants

Take shorter showers

Turn it off!

Fix leaks

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