Dob a Drip and help reduce water consumption at Griffith

Dob a Drip requires all staff to do exactly that – dob in all drips and leaks seen around campus. To dob in a drip you can contact maintenance staff at:

• OFM Maintenance Request Form
• maintenance@griffith.edu.au
• Extension 8888

As a staff member or student of Griffith University, you can help minimise water consumption a number of ways. The first is via the Dob a Drip program.

How You Can Help

Saving water can be as simple as paying attention to how much water you use every day and trying to cut back a bit. Below are some simple methods you can apply in your every day tasks at work to reduce water:

• Do not leave the tap running for a long time while you are washing your hands
• Turn off taps when you have finished using them.
• Ensure dishwashers are at capacity loads - smaller loads are a waste of energy and water.
• Don't flush foreign matter (such as paper hand towels) down toilets.
• Keep a jug next to the sink and collect water when you're waiting for the hot or cold to come through - use the water to water plants in the office

Average household appliances water usage

Brisbane City Council estimates the average Brisbane family uses 699 litres of water per day. The chart below shows how the average household uses water. The water usage figures for individual households will vary depending on personal habits and the design of household appliances.