Water Saving Tips for UK Households: Simple Changes That Make a Big Difference
Saving water at home has never been more important for UK households. With rising UK water bills, increasing climate pressures, and growing demand on public water supplies, learning how to save water in the UK can reduce costs and protect the environment. The good news? Water saving doesn’t mean sacrificing comfort.
In this guide, we share practical water-saving tips for UK homes, bust common myths about water use, and show how simple solutions like Wizso water‑saving pellets can make sustainable habits effortless.
How Much Water Do We Really Use in the UK?
On average, each person in the UK uses 142 litres of water per day. Many people underestimate this:
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46% of people believe their household uses less than 20 litres per day
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Among 18–34 year olds, this rises to 66%
In reality, around one-third of household water is wasted, often without us even realising. Reducing this waste is one of the easiest ways to lower your UK water bill.
Toilets: The Biggest Water User in the Home
Toilets account for around 30% of total household water use in the UK, and all of this is treated, drinking‑quality water.
Water used per flush:
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Older single‑flush toilets: up to 13 litres per flush
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Dual‑flush toilets: Full flush: 6 litres/ Half flush: 3 litres
Water‑Saving Tip: Use Wizso Instead of Flushing After a Number One
Using Wizso water‑saving pellets allows you to fizz instead of flush after a number one. In homes with older toilets, this can save up to 13 litres of water per use.
Over time, this simple switch can save thousands of litres of water per household each year, making it one of the most effective toilet water saving tips in the UK.
Take Shorter Showers
Showers are another major contributor to household water use. Cutting your shower by just one minute can save up to 11,648 litres of water per year in the UK.
Water‑Saving Tips for Showers:
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Set a timer
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Play a shorter song
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Turn the water off while shampooing or soaping
These small changes make a big difference to both water use and energy bills.
Reuse Water Where You Can
Not all water needs to go straight down the drain.
Simple Water Reuse Ideas:
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Reuse water from washing fruit and vegetables to water plants
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Collect cold water while waiting for taps to warm up
This is an easy way to reduce water waste at home while making the most of the water you’ve already used.
Install a Water Butt
Installing a water butt allows you to collect rainwater for:
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Watering plants
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Cleaning outdoor areas
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Topping up garden ponds
Rainwater is free, sustainable, and ideal for outdoor use, helping UK households lower their reliance on treated tap water.
Run Appliances Efficiently
Dishwashers
The average dishwasher uses around 10 litres of water per cycle.
Water‑Saving Tips:
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Only run dishwashers when fully loaded
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Use eco modes where available
The same principles apply to washing machines and can significantly reduce household water consumption in the UK.
Make Water‑Saving a Habit, Not a Hassle
Most daily actions happen on autopilot. The most effective way to save water in the UK is to make the sustainable choice the easiest one.
That’s where Wizso helps.
By using Wizso, UK households and workplaces can reduce water use, cut costs, and lower carbon impact!
Start Saving Water Today
Whether it’s taking a shorter shower, reusing water, or choosing Wizso instead of flushing, every action counts. Multiply these habits across UK households, and the impact is enormous - for your water bills, and for the planet.