On average each person uses about 200 litres of water a day. That translates into a huge amount of water consumption per household, and of this individual usage, only about 5 per cent is needed for basic survival such as drinking and in cooking. This provides a huge opportunity for households to reduce the amount of discretionary water use and in the process save money on water bills and do their bit for the environment.

Here at Fixzit we provide the best plumbers in the industry to your Brisbane and Ipswich home, with a common jobs being the installation of water saving features. In this post we will look at some features our plumbers can install to reduce unnecessary water usage in your home.

Water Saving Showerhead

Although some people have believed reduced flow shower heads don’t provide a very good shower, their reputation has vastly improved with people now being more than happy with the new models available on the market. Since a shower typically uses around 50 per cent of a households daily water usage, installing one makes good sense to reduce your hot water bill.

Dual Flush Toilet

One of the best water saving features available in the home is the dual flush toilet, with its ability to use either half or all of the water in the cistern. Most dual flush toilets use only 3 litres on the short flush and to 6 litres for a full flush, compared to single flush toilets which commonly use more than 6 litres per flush. What this means is that over an extended period, dual flush toilets have been proven to save up to 67 per cent of water usage in the home.

Tap Aerators

Installing aerators on tap fittings, restrict the flow of water from the tap without reducing water pressure. Aerators can be fitted to taps in a variety of different sizes and flow rates. Adding tap aerators to older taps can reduce water flow from 15 litres per minute, to as little as 6 litres per minute, meaning huge reductions of household water usage.

By installing these simple but effective water saving devices in the home, owners can cut their household water usage in half and continue to enjoy the benefits of ongoing savings in their water bills. Fixzit are here to provide you with the best plumber for the job no matter how big or small. Our plumbers are among the best in the business and look forward to working with you in Brisbane and Ipswich today.