Saving Water at work

Water usage in the workplace is often taken for granted and given little thought. Employees and employers need to be conscious of the actions they can take at work to conserve our most precious resource.

Many employers are considering the implementation of water conservation plans for the workplace and need access to quality product solutions to aid in the conservation of our most precious resource. WaterSwitch combinations are the ideal solution for any urban environment and we strongly suggest consulting with Onga before you make that crucial decision.

As a viable option for urban water management we encourage Schools, Architects, Building and Construction companies to consult with our Onga sales team and distribution arm in the planning of their water management strategy.

If your organisation requires further information please do not hesitate to contact us at sales@onga.com.au

In the meantime, there are many simple little things employees can do every day around the workplace to save water, money and help the environment.

 

 

Take a look through the tips below for some clever shortcuts to savings.

 

Tips for the workplace

 

 

• When cleaning, use a bucket to wash and rinse where possible, instead of running the taps or hose.

• Lever or mixer taps (with a single lever or knob) let you find the right water temperature quickly. This means staff won't waste water trying to get the balance right.

• Checking for leaks in taps, pipes and hoses is an easy way to reduce water wastage. Remember, one leaking tap can waste more than 2,000 litres a month!

• Think about installing dual-flush toilets. They use half as much water as conventional models.

• Leaking taps can waste up to 200 litres of water each day. To reduce leaks, turn your taps off lightly and replace washers as soon as they begin to leak.

• Encourage staff to wait until they have a full load in the dishwasher before using it. This saves water and energy, and reduces the amount of detergent entering the sewer system.

• Washing fruit and vegies in a half filled sink instead of under running water is a great way to cut back on water wastage.

• Rinsing your dishes in a plugged sink or bowl rather than under a running tap saves water and is just as easy and effective.

• What you put down the drain can cause blockages and pollute our environment. Remember to regularly clean the lint filter on washing machines, and use a sink strainer when you pull the plug out of tubs.

• Provide incentives for staff to save water by linking water conservation to staff performance reviews.

• AAA-rated low flow taps or tap aerators are more efficient than ordinary taps and reduce splashing.