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Free Save-a-Flush Bag Offer

Do you remember putting ‘Bricks’ in the toilet?

Those of you who are old enough may remember the National Drought in 1976 when everyone was encouraged to put bricks in their toilet cisterns to save water whenever the toilet was flushed. The graph below shows the impact this initiative, as well as a few others, had in reducing overall consumption in 1976 and 1977, the following year.

A very sharp fall in overall demand of 10% in that year ensured that major water shortages were avoided. Following continued reinvestment in replacement mains, reduction in leakage and reduced demand from commercial businesses, consumption and consequently the volume of water we abstract from the water environment, has reduced by 20% since the 1980s. However, household usage is rising as we buy more household appliances and pay more attention to personal hygiene. Up to 35% of the water we use is 'flushed away' so we need your help to stem this rise by installing a 'modern day' brick - the ‘Save-a-Flush bag’, in your toilet cisterns.

These ‘Save-a-Flush bags’, which are easily installed, are available, free of charge, to domestic households within the Portsmouth Water area of supply, with full installation instructions, either by contacting the Company on 023 9249 9888, or by filling in the form below. Alternatively, post a request giving your name and address to Portsmouth Water, PO Box 8, West Street, Havant, Hampshire. PO9 1LG.

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