21 July 2010
United Utilities has announced more dates for its "save water" road shows across the region.
Pick up a free water saving device with your groceries over the next two weeks at various venues.
Water company staff will be handing out water save packs at selected superstores, including handy save-a-flush gadgets to pop in your toilet cistern. The devices save a litre of water with every flush.
The venues are:
Wed Jul 28 - Sainsbury's superstore in Macclesfield, between 9am and 5pm
Thurs Jul 29 - Sainsbury's superstore in Burnley, between 9am and 5pm
Fri Jul 30 - Asda superstore in Wigan, between 9.30am and 5.30pm
Wed Aug 4 - Sainsbury's superstore in Darwin, Blackburn, between 9am and 5pm
Thurs Aug 5 - Asda superstore in Clayton Green, Preston, between 9am and 5pm
Fri Aug 6 - Asda in Chadderton, Oldham, between 9am and 5pm
Tues Aug 10 - Asda superstore in Rochdale, between 9am and 5pm
Wed Aug 11 - Asda superstore in Trafford Park, Manchester, between 9am and 5pm
Fri Aug 13 - Sainsbury's superstore in Stockport, between 9am and 5pm
United Utilities is urging every one of its seven million customers to be more water wise following the driest start to the year since its records began.
Paul Parr, the company's water efficiency manager, said: "Despite the recent rain, reservoir levels across the region are still too low. We share our water supplies with the environment so every little bit people can do to save water will help.
"Even something as simple as turning off the tap when brushing your teeth could potentially save up to 18 litres each time, that's enough to run some washing machines. Switching from taking baths to using showers and making sure your dishwasher or washing machine is full when you use it means you're getting the maximum use from your water supply."
There are loads of other hints and tips on our website. Keep visiting for more ideas. Free water saving devices for use with shower head mixer taps are expected to be available during August.