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Get water wise
Seasonal water shortages and local rationing are becoming more widespread. There are two ways to respond: reducing home usage and increasing home supply. Simple cuts in use, combined with efficient or compost toilets, tap aerators, rain barrels and reuse of grey water can cut mains usage by 80%.