High School Water Conservation Booklet Name: - Bundaberg ...

Developing an Action PlanThere are several ways to alter the water consumption around theschool, varying from no cost to the school to high cost maintenance.Here is a list of ideas that can help decide how the school can save water.♦ Report leaks and drips♦ Turn off taps fully – no drips♦ Educate students and school staff on water conservation habits♦ Fix leaking taps and bubblers♦ Replacing taps with taps that turn off themselves or sensor taps.♦ Investigate leaks♦ Alter cisterns in toilets to dual flush toilets♦ Fit push taps or modify screw type taps♦ Install aerators on taps to reduce flow♦ Replace showers with water rating label shower rose♦ Fit infra-red sensors, pull chain or waterless systems on urinals♦ Replace old inefficient fittings with modern water-efficient ones♦ Replace outside taps with vandal proof taps♦ Select plants that are most compatible with the climate and soil♦ Use a broom or blower vac instead of hosing♦ Mulch gardens♦ Water gardens in the early mornings or late afternoons♦ Install a rainwater tank♦ Use trigger nozzle on hoses♦ Replace microsprays with drip systemsCreate a report identifying short and long term water saving targets. With this reportadvise the school community of recommendations relating to these targets which shouldinclude ongoing water education and water conservation strategies. Assignresponsibilities and completion dates for scheduled tasks. Encourage the school to have anannual school audit with reviews and updates on the school water action plan.58