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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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.