The current drought woes have highlighted the need for efficient water management systems and concerted conservation efforts by all South Africans. While good winter rainfalls may relieve some of Cape Town’s water issues, droughts will unfortunately continue to hound Cape Town and the rest of South Africa.

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Want to do your bit (and a little more) effortlessly? A dishwasher can use as little as 6.5L of water per cycle. Compared to dishwashing, a family of four could save on average 57 litres of water per load.

“There is increasing pressure on South Africa’s water supply and if current population growth trends continue, domestic and industrial water demand will more than double by the year 2050,” says Dr Konanani Khorommbi, Project Manager of Institutional Reforms and Realignment for the Department of Water and Sanitation. “Now more than ever we need a strong social, financial and political commitment to reduce future water use,” he continued.

Help the environment by helping yourself – stick your dishes in the dishwasher instead. Watch the video below to see a dishwasher go head to head with manual hand washing using only 6.5 litres of water.