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It’s a hot summer this year and we are starting to see the effects of the global warming very vividly! The water reserves in the dams in Istanbul have been decreasing dramatically and we are often told to be careful about using our water. It’s also possible to see water cuts from time to time although most of the time they are said to be of common fault.

But wait! Now you don’t have to worry about water cuts in our apartments anymore! :) Because all of our apartments in Istanbul are now equipped with water tanks and you are not going to have to worry about water cuts during your stay. Certainly we still ask you to be careful about using water since it’s a global problem but it’s a good feeling to know that you are supplied with enough water for 1-2 day water cuts.

We have also made a list of “Our Standards of Service in our Vacation Rentals” in case you might want to check.

According to Waterwise, these are some simple solution a person can take at home to be more water efficient:

• Turning off the tap while brushing teeth- a running tap can waste over six litres per minute.
• Putting a “hippo” or other displacement device into the toilet cistern.
• Fixing dripping taps- a dripping tap wastes thousands of litres of water a year.
• Using a full load in the dishwasher and washing machine. A person should be sure to buy a water efficient model when thinking of buying a new machine.
• Having a short shower instead of a bath.
• Washing fruits and vegetables in a bowl rather than under a running tap. Using the leftover water to feed houseplants.
• Using a watering can or a hosepipe with a trigger nozzle instead of a sprinkler.
• Using a bucket and sponge when washing the car rather than a running hosepipe.   

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