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Do you know that out of the total water
consumption in your school?
Approximately 60% is used to flush the toilets.
Approximately 25% is used for washing.
Approximately 10% is used by the canteen.
Only about 1% is actually used for drinking.

How can you save water while at school?
In the same way as you can be water wise at home, there are ways you can save water at school too:

Don’t leave taps running – and make sure the tap is properly turned off when you’ve used it.

If you wash your teeth at school, don’t leave the tap running full blast while you are making your molars sparkle!

In domestic science classes – wash vegetables in a bowl of water – not in running water. If you’re washing up dishes or equipment – use the plug to fill up the sink and don’t leave the tap running.

Choose Water as a school project – and use this website to give you and your school all the information you need to be water wise!

The way you help to conserve water now will make a difference to the world you will live in tomorrow. It’s cool to care for the environment – and that’s just what you’re doing by being smart about using water.