Five ways that you can design a water efficient home:
Consider putting in 4-star WELS Showerheads into your next residential project. By putting this in, not only will this help in meeting BASIX certification targets, but it will produce a greater energy efficient home that will potentially save the homeowner hundreds in water costs.
Dual flush toilets are another simple way to build a water efficient home. Since the 1980's dual flush toilets have been a fantastic method of saving water, with home owners saving at least 32,000 litres of water per year. If a builder considers a 4-star WELS dual flush toilet, this can reduce residential carbon footprints and save up to 22% for home owners.
Yes, that's right taps, the most basic product can potentially cost thousands of dollars for household users if the improper brands are provided. However, if builders provide properly installed taps with aerators and an efficient water pipeline, this will help future homeowners save money by controlling the water flow of their taps and provide long-term water flow without any leaks. Just another way for builders to get towards BASIX certification targets.