Showers account for 24% of household water use, making them one of the easiest areas to reduce water consumption at home.
In WA, the average shower lasts over six minutes. To help us save every drop of water, showers should be kept to four minutes or less.
Wondering if cutting a couple of minutes off your shower really helps? The answer is yes! If everyone reduces their shower time by just one minute we would save 12 billion litres of water each year, that's enough to fill Optus Stadium 12 times!
Try using a shower timer or pick your favourite four-minute song from our Spotify playlist to put on when you shower.
Don't forget that when the music stops, so should the water!
Brushing your teeth in the shower might seem convenient, but it can waste up to 9L of water every minute. That’s a lot of water for a task that only takes a few seconds at the sink. Be waterwise by following these simple steps:
Instead of letting cold water go down the drain while waiting for it to heat up, collect it in a bucket to water your plants with. You could be catching 9L for every minute you’re not in the shower.
Western Australia has experienced significant changes in its water sources. Climate change and population and economic growth have dramatically changed our water supply. Find out more about why your water-saving actions matter and add up to big savings.
It’s easy to assume that baths use more water than showers, but that's not always true. If done correctly, a bath can actually use less water than showering. It all depends on:
Choose WELS rated taps and showerheads in the bathroom, or install flow-controlled aerators. To help with the installation, contact a Waterwise Plumber.
The type of showerhead you use can have a big impact on your household’s water usage. A simple switch to a water efficient model can save up to 20,000L of water per year - that’s enough to fill a small backyard pool!
Each year, we have tailored rebates and offers available in Perth Metro and regional towns across WA to help you save water in your home and garden. They include offers for water efficient showerheads and free irrigation and plumbing services. View current offers and check your eligibility.
Answer a few simple questions to uncover your waterwise status, then find out how you compare to similar homes.
When you understand the best areas to reduce usage, saving water is easy with our simple waterwise tips.
In the face of climate change, everyone has a part to play in protecting and changing how we use water.
From discovering tips on how to save water in your home or business, to following your watering day schedule, it's important we think climate change and be waterwise.