Water saving tips for your business — put saving water back on the agenda

Reviewing your business's water use will enable you to identify areas where you can make savings. Monitoring consumption and being aware of any unusual increases will help you identify procedures that may need to be altered. The following checklist from ActewAGL will help you save water, which is great news for your business and the environment.

• Consider including water efficiency measures in your business plan.
• Ensure that your evaporative cooling system or chiller cooling tower is serviced regularly.
• Mulch garden areas and sweep outdoor paths.
• Only use the dishwasher for full loads.
• Check for water leaks indoors, including in the bathroom and kitchen, and outdoors, including the sprinkler system and taps.
• Review your watering pattern — does your garden get more water than it needs?
• Replace timer-controlled urinals with movement sensors or manual controls.
• Consider installing dual-flush toilets and reduced-flow showerheads.