LARRIERS GREEN SCHOOL COMMITTEE 2011-2012

On the LARRIERS GREEN SCHOOL COMMITTEE this year we have twelve boys, two from each class and they are doing a fantastic job so far as we are going for our 3rd Green School Flag for Saving Water....Well done boys!!!

Check out our Water Survey and the reults and our LARRIERS 10 WATER SAVING TIPS FOR THE HOME!!!

Larriers 10 Tips to Conserve Water in the House

1. Keep a jug of water in the fridge instead of letting the tap run when you want a cold drink.Instead of letting the tap run when waiting for cold water, fill a jug of water and keep it in the fridge.

2. Use a basin to rinse/clean your fruit and vegetablesInstead of letting the tap run, use a basin to rinse/clean your fruit and vegetables. And you can use the leftover water to give your potted plants a drink.

3. Use a bucket of water not a hose
A hose uses more water in one hour than the average family uses in a day. The car will be just as clean using a bucket of water. Always use a bucket and sponge to clean windows or wash your car instead of a hose.

4. Don't flush it all away a third of all the water used in the house is flushed down the toilet. Some larger toilet cisterns can continue to work effectively with a smaller flush. Place a water saving device such as a hippo bag (available free in the school) or a bottle filled with water into the cistern.

5. Be leak free

6. Don't leave the tap running while brushing your teeth
Turning the tap off when brushing your teeth can save over 7,000 litres of water per year. Check that your home is leak free.

Check for running overflows and fix any dripping taps, cisterns or pipes. If you see a leak in a public place, please report it to your Local Authority.

7. Only run your washing machine and dishwasher when they're full
A washing machine on full cycle uses up to 65 litres of water; dishwashers 20 litres. Only use your appliances when they're full. You'll conserve water and save money by reducing your energy bill.
Reduce the time you spend in the shower. A regular shower will use about 35 litres of water in 5 mins. But beware a power shower will use over 125 litres in the same time.

8. Know how to turn off your water supply.

9. Reduce the time you spend in the shower.

This could save thousands of litres of water and can prevent damage to your home in the event of a pipe burst.

10. Hot Drinks - fill the kettle with enough water for your needs. You will save energy too!

Larriers Green School Committee 2011-2012
“Larriers strong & proud”

Water Survey February 2012

The Larriers Green School Committee conducted a water survey we got 40 surveys back and these are the questions they were asked and the answers they gave....

1. Which of these do you use in your home?
Shower
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Hose
MOST PEOPLE USED THE SHOWER AND THE WASHING MACHINE THE MOST.

2. Do you leave the tap running when you brush your teeth?

18 PEOPLE SAID THEY LEAVE THE TAP RUNNING WHEN THEY BRUSH THEIR TEETH AND 21 PEOPLE DID NOT LEAVE THE TAP RUNNING.

3. How many times is the shower used per day?

MOST PEOPLES SHOWERS ARE USED TWICE A DAY.

4. How many sinks do your have in your home?
MOST PEOPLE HAVE TWO SINKS IN THEIR HOME.

5. How many times is the dishwasher used per day?
MOST PEOPLE DON'T HAVE A DISHWASHER BUT MOST PEOPLE THAT DO ONLY USE IT ONCE A DAY.

6. What do you mostly use when washing dishes?
Dishwasher
Sink
MOST PEOPLE USE THE SINK TO WASH THE DISHES.

7. How many times a week do you use the washing machine?
MOST PEOPLE USE THEIR WASHING MACHINE 7 TIMES A WEEK.

8. Do you have a water butt (collects rainwater) in your garden?

MOST PEOPLE DO NOT HAVE A WATER BUTT IN THEIR GARDEN.

9. Which one do you think uses more water?
Sink
Dishwasher

MOST PEOPLE THINK THE DISHWASHER USES THE MOST WATER.

10. What is the capacity of your toilets cistern?

MOST PEOPLE DON'T KNOW THE CAPACITY OF THEIR TOILET CISTERN. 5 PEOPLE THOUGHT IT WAS BETWEEN 3 & 5 lITRES.

11. How many toilets do you have at home?

MOST PEOPLE HAVE 1 TOILET IN THEIR HOME.

12. How many litres of water do you think your household uses per day?

MOST PEOPLE THINK THEY USE BETWEEN 40-50 LITRES OF WATER A DAY IN THEIR HOUSEHOLD.

13. Are there any leaking pipes or taps in your home?

MOST PEOPLE HAVE NO LEAKING TAPS IN THEIR HOME.

A big THANK YOU to all those who took part in THE LARRIERS WATER SURVEY....

Larriers Green Committee