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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

Don’t over-water!

Bucket and sponge for cars

Grey water

Take shorter showers

Plug it up!

Trigger hoses

Turn the tap off while brushing your teeth!

Remember the 3Ps!

Buy a tank

Group your plants

Protect plants

Test soil moisture

Shower flow-saver discs

Mulch!

Wash a full load

Mulch the lawn

Water low and slow

Water efficiency stars

Broom surfaces

Turn it off!

Get weeding!

Fix leaks

Drought tolerant plants

Install dual-flush toilets

Deep soak your plants

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