Wastewater Australia Pty Ltd
ABN: 84 134 670 796
321 New England Highway Rutherford NSW 2320
Telephone: 1800 480 322 | Email:
www.gardenmaster.com.au
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Master
garden
Conserving Water
with your AERATED
TREATMENT SYSTEM
Water conservation is very important for septic systems because continual saturation of the soil can affect
the quality of the soil and its ability to naturally remove toxics, bacteria, viruses, and other pollutants from the
wastewater. The most effective way to conserve water around the house is to first understand where it is being
wasted. In a typical household, most of the water used indoors is used in the bathroom, kitchen and during
laundry. There are several little things that can be done to conserve water here.
Bathrooms
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Try to avoid letting water run while washing hands and brushing teeth. This can save 6 litres of water per
minute.
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Avoid taking long showers and install water saving features in faucets and shower heads. These devices
can reduce water use by up to 50 percent.
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Install a dual-flush toilet. Low-flush toilets use far less water per flush compared to conventional toilets.
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It is also important to avoid overtaxing your system by using a lot of water in a short time period. Try to
space out activities requiring heavy water use over several days.
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Immediately repair any leaking faucets or running toilets.
Kitchen and Laundry
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Put a plug in the sink if you’re running the tap to wash dishes by hand or rinse fruit and vegetables.
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Only use the washing machine and the dishwasher when they are full. Otherwise, adjust the water level to
match a partial load.
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Avoid doing laundry all in one day, as this may be harmful to your septic system. By doing several loads in
succession, the septic system does not have time to adequately treat wastes.
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Newer energy-efficient clothes washers use 35 percent less energy and 50 percent less water than a
standard model. Look for appliances that display high Energy star ratings.
