Water scarcity solutions

Which strategy involves cleaning and re-using water?

• Water for washing dishes and outside taps is diverted, filtered and used again.

• Use a shower timer.

• Install a rainwater tank.

• Monitor your water use and receive an alert when you go over your target.

Don't pre-wash your dishes before putting them in the dishwasher.

• This is a strategy for reducing water use in the home.

• This a product to reduce water use in the garden.

• This is a strategy for reducing water use in agriculture.

• The is a strategy for reducing water use in manufacturing.

This is a water conservation strategy for the garden.

• A sprinkler that can detect when the soil is moist enough.

• A washing machine with a 5-star water rating.

• A cold-flow diverter which recycles the wasted cold water at the start of a shower.

• A composting toilet.

A billing system where after you reach your water limit you pay double.

• This is a financial disincentive to over-using water.

• This is a reward system for those who conserve water.

• This is a product which monitors water use.

• This is a water-use strategy which is fair to both rich and poor people.

This is a way for people to change from two showers per day to just one.

• Organise with your family who will shower in the morning and who will shower in the evening.

• Use a shower timer.

• Listen to the radio while showering and have a one-song time limit.

• Put a plug in the shower.