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Water is essential for life, therefore its essential that we use it wisely. Conserving and valuing water is easy and as water resources get more scarce we can save money and energy in the process.

The Gizmo Challenge - help save water

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Did you know that every home that installs a simple flush limiting ‘gizmo’ in their toilet saves an average of 20,000 litres of water per year?

We’re asking all community groups in Waitakere to help their members install ‘gizmos’ in their toilets at home where possible.

Gizmo’s are a simple lead weight, and they can save you thousands of litres of water every year. They take less than a minute to install—very easy. All you need is the gizmo and a super-simple installation guide.

Water Wise Up

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Helping schools, businesses and households reduce their water use.

Want to reduce your water bill? Do you live in Waitakere City? Then why not ask for one of our FREE Home Water Checks. You may qualify for a FREE water efficient showerhead.
 
Trained EcoMatters staff will come to your home and look at everything that uses water. You will receive a free report outlining what you could do to save water. This service has been extended to businesses and schools to identify the huge savings that can be made.

Do Ya Bit - Water Advice

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Do Ya Bit's water advice can help you with a range of water topics.

Whether you are looking to install a rain tank, fit water conserving taps or sort out a blasting shower, contact us on 0800 326 628 or email doyabit@ecomatters.org.nz.

Water at home

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Water is essential for life, therefore it's essential that we use it wisely

Conserving and valuing water is easy and as water resources get more scarce we can save money and energy in the process.

Water at school

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By the time the children attending primary school in Waitakere City are 50 years old the population here may have doubled.
 
This would place huge strain on the water resources and infrastructure today's children will have access to.

10/10 Global Climate Working Bee

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When: 
Sunday, October 10, 2010 (All day)
Where: 
Thousands of places globally. For existing local actions visit www.350.org/map

Across New Zealand and around the globe, on 10/10/10 communities will be taking action on Climate Change.  From bike workshops to community gardens, home insulation to tree planting... By getting to work we'll show our leaders the world is ready for climate solutions. 

Water at work

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Water costs money. Wasting both is bad for business. EcoMatters Environment Trust is here to help you save both, providing impartial water-use audits for businesses.

Water Saving Devices

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Water Saving Showerhead

Just changing your showerhead to a water efficient one like this Satin Jet, can reduce your shower flow by thousands of litres per year and still give you a great shower! Saves $$$ on your power bill too, 'cause you're using less hot water.

Flow Restrictors

Even simpler than a new showerhead, many showers can just have a flow restrictor installed. They cut down the flow and cut down the wasted money.

Rainwater Collection

This 4,420 litres (1,000 gallons) rain tank was installed at the Sustainable Living Centre. It supplies enough water for an average family for non-drinking outlets i.e. toilets, laundry, and water for the garden.

Grey Water Recycling

At the same time as maximising the water coming onto our properties it's important to think about the waste water going off them. As they say, there is no such thing as "waste", just misplaced resources. Greywater systems turn 'wastewater' and its nutrients into useful resources. Why flush the toilet or irrigate your garden with drinking water?

Why should I recycle my grey water?

Reducing the amount of potable water (drinking water) you use means:

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