On average each person in the UK currently uses about 150 litres of water every day and much of this is wasted. To see how you can cut down on your water bill and water wastage, read the following water saving tips.

1. Get a water meter installed

2. Check for leaks - Simply read your water meter,take a second meter reading after not using any water for a good few hours, if the reading is the same you areok, if not, there is a leak. Get this fixed as soon as you can, including any dripping tabs.

3. Fit water saving device in your cistern to save when flushing, this can save you 3 litres a flush.

4. Turn off the tap whilst washing your face, brushing your teeth or having ashave. Running the tab for1 minute can waste up to 9 liters of water.

5. Take short (5 minutes or less) showers instead of a bath.

6. Fill up the kettle only with the amount of water you really need. Overfilling your kettle will; take longer to boil, waste water and waste gas or electricity.

7. Run your washing machine and dishwasher only when they are full. Running half full machines just wastes energy and water.

8. Keep a jug of cold water in the fridge. Not only will it be colder and nicer it will also take away the need to run water down the sink to have a cold drink.