Water conservation
Conservation is crucial
The old way — wasteful homes
Showers, toilets, and gardening — the big uses
- Bathing and cleaning - 28%
- Laundry and dishes - 16%
- Drinking and cooking - 4%
- Garden watering - 20%
- Toilet flushing - 32%
We are the solution! The biggest users of water on the islands are homes and tourist accommodations. So, water conservation at home is crucial!
The new way — conservation
- Drought-resistant garden
- Drought-resistant native plants
- Drip irrigation
- Harvest rainwater from roof
- Cistern stores rain water
- Water-efficient appliances and toilet
How do islanders deal with water shortages?
Conservation is our best tool. A next step is to harvest rainwater from our roofs and store it in cisterns.