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5 Water Saving Tips at Home

Did you know that the largest use of household water comes from bathroom activities?
For showering alone, Indonesian Water Institute (IWI) recorded that most Indonesians
spend 50-70 litres of water every day, which equals to half of the total water use daily,
which is 150 litres/person.

To reduce water-use at home, follow these tips:

Use the shower. Flush wisely.

Replace your water scoop (gayung) Install dual flush system which
with shower set. Shower helps reduce enables you to save water,
the amount of water used as it whether to flush with full or half
spread more evenly. amount of water.

Turn off the water when you don’t
need it.
Tap off the water during washing
hands/body, when shampooing and
brushing your teeth.

Limit your shower time.

You can use songs as timer. For
example, take two songs for a bath
time.

Check for any toilet leak.
Leaks in tap or pipes will waste clean
water.

Infographic: Tommy K.R.
Source: PAM Jaya, IWI and other sources.

9th EDITION 2021
Sarana Informasi Pemerintah Provinsi DKI Jakarta