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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

Drought tolerant plants

Turn it off!

Fix leaks

Group your plants

Shower flow-saver discs

Trigger hoses

Deep soak your plants

Take shorter showers

Buy a tank

Test soil moisture

Mulch the lawn

Water low and slow

Turn the tap off while brushing your teeth!

Plug it up!

Get weeding!

Install dual-flush toilets

Broom surfaces

Grey water

Bucket and sponge for cars

Protect plants

Remember the 3Ps!

Water efficiency stars

Mulch!

Don’t over-water!

Wash a full load

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