Saving water in the household

In short: Every person in Germany uses on average about 125 litres of drinking water a day. Simple measures can lower consumption and save money.

In more detail: Hot water costs twice: water and energy to heat it.

In detail

• Showering instead of bathing: A bath uses about 150 litres, a short shower 40 to 60.
• Water-saving shower head and aerator: Reduce flow without noticeable loss of comfort.
• Toilet: Use the economy flush; repair leaking cisterns.
• Dripping taps: Repair them (wasserhahn-tropft-reparieren).
• Dishwasher and washing machine: Only run full, use eco programmes.
• Garden: Collect rainwater, water early in the morning.
• Check the water meter: If it runs without consumption, there is a leak.
• Drinking water: Tap water is well monitored (trinken-und-fluessigkeitsbedarf).