With Johannesburg water tariffs climbing and restrictions a regular feature, saving water is saving money. These ten plumber-approved upgrades cut your usage without cutting your comfort.
1. Fix every leak
A single dripping tap wastes thousands of litres a year. Hidden leaks waste far more — and you pay for every drop. Start here. See leak detection.
2. Fit low-flow aerators
Screw-on tap aerators cut flow by up to half while keeping pressure feeling strong. A few rand each, fitted in minutes.
3. Install a water-efficient showerhead
Low-flow showerheads can halve shower water use — the average shower is a major household draw.
4. Switch to dual-flush toilets
Older toilets use up to 13 litres a flush; a dual-flush uses as little as 3–6. Over a year, that is a lot of water.
5. Fit a pressure-reducing valve
High pressure wastes water and stresses pipes. A pressure-reducing valve cuts waste and protects your plumbing.
6. Repair running toilets fast
A running cistern can silently waste hundreds of litres a day. Fixing the valve is quick and cheap — see toilet repairs.
7. Insulate hot-water pipes
Insulated pipes deliver hot water faster, so you waste less running the tap waiting for it to warm up.
8. Add a rainwater tank
A water tank for garden and outdoor use cuts municipal demand and keeps you going during outages.
9. Check irrigation for leaks
Underground irrigation leaks are invisible and wasteful. A pressure check finds them before your bill does.
10. Get a whole-home water audit
A plumber can assess fittings, pressure and leaks together and prioritise the upgrades that save the most. Call 082 886 9119 — see our plumbing services.