Understanding my water use
There are a variety of reasons that can impact on your water usage and this will ultimately effect your bill.
To help you track your usage we include a graph of your usage on your bill, you can also review your full usage history by signing up to My Icon Water.
Why has your water usage increased?
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On average an irrigation system will use around 25 litres of
water per minute - that's 1500 litres of water in one hour!
Find out which plants use less water - Canberra Plant Selector
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Remember to compare your usage with the
same time last year, rather than with your
previous bill, to track your household trends.
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This can add up if they stay for a week
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Did you know that evaporative coolers can
use up to 90 litres of water per hour. |
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A slow dripping tap can lose about 5,000 litres of water
over a three month period.
Find out how to check for leaks. |
You can detect issues by reading your water
meter
frequently and calculating your average
daily use.
Not sure how to read your meter? |
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Find out about the average water consumption for a typical Australian household.
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| Still not sure about your water use? Download the High Water Use Checklist |
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